Step 1: Go to one of the Domestic Violence Intake Centers. After the abuse occurs, go to one of the Domestic Violence Intake Centers (DVICs) as soon as possible after an incident occurs. (Note: You can file for a civil protection order in D.C. if you live, work, or go...
Civil Protection Orders in DC (for domestic violence victims) A civil protection order is a civil order that protects you from abuse by a current or former spouse, domestic partner, intimate/dating partner, relative (by blood or marriage/domestic partnership),...
What are the consequences of violating a Civil Protection Order in DC? It is important to understand all of the provisions of a civil protection order (CPO), if a judge has granted one against you as a violation can lead to an additional criminal charge. This offense...
Civil Protection Orders in DC, what are they? A protection order is an order issued by the court that directs a person to refrain from committing a crime, threatening to commit a crime, abusing or harassing another person, or having any contact whatsoever with a...
DC Civil Protection Orders versus DC Restraining Orders, is there a difference? There are two separate kinds of civil matters in Washington, DC that are frequently confused with each other because they are often mentioned in everyday conversations. The difference...
