WVXU

Hamilton Co. made it easier to file civil protection orders. Domestic violence orders could soon follow

A new streamlined process for filing civil protection orders in Hamilton County could expand to domestic violence orders as well. Clerk of Courts Pavan Parikh says previously, people filing a civil ...
NBC4 Columbus

New online tool helps Ohio victims of stalking, sexual violence obtain civil protection order

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio nonprofit has created a tool to assist victims of stalking or sexual violence with getting a civil protection order from the courts. Ohio Legal Help developed the tool ...
Columbus Dispatch

Franklin County court improving, expanding center for domestic violence victims

About 10 individuals each weekday, and a few thousand annually, ask Franklin County Common Pleas Court’s domestic relations division to issue an order protecting them from a domestic abuser. To better ...
WLWT

Lakota School Board Member ordered to stay away from fellow board member

A Lakota School Board Member has been served with a Civil Protection Order from another school board member, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office.Sheriff Richard Jones said on Thursday, the ...
Columbus Dispatch

Licking County magistrate denies Faith Life Church member's protection order request

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) A Licking County magistrate ruled this week that a member of Faith Life Church who said he fears for his safety and quality ...