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When you file a petition, you are the \u201cPetitioner\u201d and the person you are filing against is the \u201cRespondent.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n While an Order of Protection is not a guarantee of safety, it will find that the Respondent presents a credible threat to the physical safety of the Petitioner, or a minor or incompetent person the Petitioner filed on behalf of and can provide some or all of the following relief:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BACK TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”50px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#14264A” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||on|||#14264A|” link_text_color=”#14264A” link_font_size=”20px” ul_text_color=”#14264A” ul_font_size=”20px” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#14264A” header_3_font_size=”23px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”17px” link_font_size_phone=”17px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”18px” ul_font_size_phone=”18px” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#8C2C78″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n Orders of Protection in Arkansas are specifically for domestic abuse that occurs between family members or members of the same household that puts the person seeking protection in fear of imminent<\/strong> harm.<\/p>\n Orders of Protection are often confused with other types of orders that keep individuals from contacting each other, for example:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BACK TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”eligible-to-file” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”2010px” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_text_color=”#14264A” header_2_font_size=”65px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_2_font_size_phone=”40px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”50px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#14264A” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||on|||#14264A|” link_text_color=”#14264A” link_font_size=”20px” ul_text_color=”#14264A” ul_font_size=”20px” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#14264A” header_3_font_size=”23px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”17px” link_font_size_phone=”17px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”18px” ul_font_size_phone=”18px” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#8C2C78″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n You may ask a court for an Order of Protection by filing a Petition. In the Petition, you are called the \u201cPetitioner\u201d and the alleged abuser is called the \u201cRespondent.\u201d The minimum requirements to file the Petition are:<\/p>\n BACK TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”where-to-file” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”2010px” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_text_color=”#14264A” header_2_font_size=”65px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_2_font_size_phone=”40px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”50px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#14264A” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||on|||#14264A|” link_text_color=”#14264A” link_font_size=”20px” ul_text_color=”#14264A” ul_font_size=”20px” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#14264A” header_3_font_size=”23px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”17px” link_font_size_phone=”17px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”18px” ul_font_size_phone=”18px” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#8C2C78″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n 1. Determine which county you will file the documents in and the name and address of the circuit clerk for that county. Remember, you will file in the county where you live, or where the Respondent lives, or where the abuse occurred. See Other Helpful Links below for circuit clerk contact information.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”50px” module_id=”before-you-begin” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#14264A” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||on|||#14264A|” link_text_color=”#14264A” link_font_size=”20px” ul_text_color=”#14264A” ul_font_size=”20px” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#14264A” header_3_font_size=”23px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”17px” link_font_size_phone=”17px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”18px” ul_font_size_phone=”18px” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#8C2C78″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n 2. NOTE: The portal does NOT save information that you have provided while online<\/strong><\/em>. If you leave the portal before the process is completed, anything you have entered is deleted and you will need to start over.<\/p>\n Therefore, BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE PETITION, gather information that will be needed to complete the Petition.<\/p>\n 3. You must use the Access Portal button above to complete the information online that is needed for filing a Petition for an Order of Protection. The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence has created this online portal to help provide a consistent, statewide method of filing a Petition for the majority of cases.<\/p>\n 4. The portal will produce the following documents from the information that you provide online and email them to you:<\/p>\n 5. Once you have completed the information required on the portal, the next steps are:<\/p>\n 6. Not everyone will qualify to use the portal.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n An attorney has reviewed this portal to help ensure that your case will meet the minimum legal requirements for requesting an Order of Protection. While using the portal, you will reach a screen that states you either qualify to file the Petition for an Order of Protection, or don\u2019t qualify.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BACK TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”at-the-hearing” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”2010px” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”60px” header_2_text_color=”#14264A” header_2_font_size=”65px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_2_font_size_phone=”40px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”50px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#14264A” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||on|||#14264A|” link_text_color=”#14264A” link_font_size=”20px” ul_text_color=”#14264A” ul_font_size=”20px” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#14264A” header_3_font_size=”23px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” link_font_size_tablet=”17px” link_font_size_phone=”17px” link_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”18px” ul_font_size_phone=”18px” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#8C2C78″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n Hearings are conducted at the courthouse where you filed the Petition, and are before a judge, but not a jury. You should arrive about 30 minutes before the time the hearing starts. Any party may hire an attorney to represent them, but it is not required.<\/p>\n 1. You must appear at the hearing on your Petition. The Respondent may appear (optional) at the hearing to argue their case. Either party may have their own attorney, but it is not required.<\/p>\n 2. The judge may ask you or any other witness questions.<\/p>\n 3. 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If the judge grants you an Order of Protection the following will happen:<\/p>\n 2. If the judge denies your Petition and does not grant you an Order of Protection, then your case is over. This does not stop you from being able to file again in the future if additional abuse happens.<\/p>\n 3. 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NOTHING ON THIS WEBPAGE OR USE OF THIS PORTAL MEANS THAT YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY FOR THIS PROCESS. 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Broken links may be reported by email to acadvportalatty@gmail.com<\/a>, but questions concerning content must be addressed to the website owner.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”2010px” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”80%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Arkansas Elected Prosecutors Contact Information by County” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.arkpa.org\/find_your_prosecutor\/map<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Circuit Court Offices in the State” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n https:\/\/arcourts.gov\/directories\/circuit-clerks<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Arkansas Court Connect” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n https:\/\/caseinfonew.arcourts.gov\/opad<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”ACADV Shelters” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/shelters\/<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”50px” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#14264A” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” link_font=”||||on|||#14264A|” link_text_color=”#14264A” ul_text_color=”#14264A” ul_font_size=”20px” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_3_text_color=”#14264A” header_3_font_size=”23px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||25px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”17px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#8C2C78″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n BACK TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Arkansas Access to Justice Fact Sheets and Forms” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n https:\/\/arkansasjustice.org\/need-help\/<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Arkansas Law Help, Protection from Violence or Abuse” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n http:\/\/a.arlawhelp.org\/protection-from-violence-abuse\/protection-order<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Legal Aid of Arkansas” image=”https:\/\/domesticpeace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/left-2-short-arrow-blue.png” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14264A” header_font_size=”25px” body_text_color=”#14264A” body_link_font=”|600|||on|||#8C2C78|” body_link_text_color=”#8C2C78″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Are you eligible to file<\/a>
Where and how to file<\/a>
Before you begin<\/a>
At the hearing<\/a>
After the hearing<\/a>
Disclaimer<\/a>
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Are you eligible to file<\/h2>\n
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Partner Agencies<\/h2>\n
Disclaimer<\/h2>\n
Other helpful links<\/h2>\n