Dating Violence Civil Protection Order (DTCPO) Ex Parte

This form is used to ask the court for a Dating Violence Civil Protection Order (DTCPO) when a person feels they are in immediate danger of domestic violence. It records details about the people involved and lists specific rules the court orders the Respondent to follow.

Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is used to request a Dating Violence Civil Protection Order (DTCPO) from the court. It is a type of order meant to protect people from dating violence.

Who fills out this form?

The Petitioner, who is the person asking for the order, fills out the initial parts of this form.

Does this form involve a hearing?

The text mentions the order can be issued after an ex parte hearing, which means the hearing happens without the Respondent being present.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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