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DC-383

Petition for Protective Order

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a request to the court asking for a protective order. It asks the court to issue orders that can prevent violence, force, threats, or certain types of contact between the people involved.

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person believes they are in danger and needs the court to issue protective orders. It is filed by the person who feels unsafe (the Petitioner).

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The Petitioner, who is the person asking the court for the protective order, fills out this form.
What does the form ask for?
It asks the court to issue an order that can prohibit violence, force, threats, or certain types of contact between the parties.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes a summons for a hearing, meaning the parties will need to appear before the court at a set date and time.

Revision history

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

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