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CPO Form 20

Juvenile Civil Protection Order or Juvenile Domestic Violence Protection Order Ex Parte (R.C. 2151.34 or 3113.31)

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used to ask the court for a temporary order to protect people from abuse or threats of abuse. It asks the judge to legally order the person named as the Respondent to stay away from the Petitioner and other protected people.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone files a petition for a juvenile civil protection or domestic violence protection order, often when the person filing believes they are in immediate danger.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to request a temporary order from the court to protect people from abuse or threats of abuse.
Who fills out this form?
The Petitioner, who is the person filing the request, fills out this form.
Does this form require a hearing?
The text mentions the order can be granted 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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