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Personal Protection Order

You have the right to go to Circuit Court (in Flint, Michigan for Genessee County residents) and file a petition request (an injunctive order) from domestic abuse which could include the following:

An order restraining or enjoining the abuser from entering the premises
An order restraining or enjoining the abuser from assaulting, beating, molesting or wounding you.

To file for a PPO:

Attorney is not necessary in this process.
County clerk's office can provide a "do-it-yourself" personal protection order packet.
Packet will contain necessary forms and instructions to request a hearing.
In case of immediate danger, ask the clerk for an ex-parte order form to complete.
PPO goes into effect as soon as the judge signs it.
Clerk's office will provide a copy to local police so that it can be immediately entered into the Law Enforcement information Network.

Family Violence Hotline: 1-800-996-6228

For further information regarding Personal Protection Orders, contact the Genesse County Circuit Court, located in Flint.