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CPO Form 18

Information About Filing a Juvenile Civil Protection Order or a Juvenile Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Petition

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form provides information about filing a petition for a Juvenile Civil Protection Order or a Juvenile Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order. It explains what the process involves, such as attending a full hearing, and notes that there is no fee to file the petition.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs information about starting a case to get a Civil Protection Order or a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order for a minor.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Is there a fee to file this petition?
The form states that there is NO FEE for filing the Petition.
What happens after I file the petition?
After filing, a full hearing will be scheduled, and you must attend that hearing.
Can I get an emergency order?
If you want an emergency order, also known as an Ex Parte Protection Order, you need to check the appropriate box in paragraph 2 of the Petition.

Revision history

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

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