Family Abuse Protection Act

LOCATION

Family Court
Josephine County Juvenile Justice Center
301 NW 'F' Street  - 2nd Floor
Grants Pass

Mailing Address

 

Phone: 541.476.2309 ext #3 then extension 310 or 311

Fax: 541.474.3136

Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Orders are intended to provide for protection from abuse by family, household members, or someone with whom you have had a sexual relationship. The abuse must have been committed within the last 180 days.

If you are 65 years of age or older and not a resident of a long-term care facility, you may be eligible for an Elder/Disabled Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order.  You can get the forms at Josephine County Family Court located upstairs in the Juvenile Justice Building, 301 NW 'F' Street, Grants Pass or download at the links listed below.

You can get a Stalking Protective Order if you and/or a member of your immediate family or household are being stalked. Stalking is usually characterized by a pattern of intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly alarming or coercing another person, or engaging in unwanted and repeated contact.  You will need to contact your local law enforcement agency to file a stalking complaint or contact an attorney or Legal Aid.

Are you a minor (a person age 17 or younger)?  You may use the Family Abuse Prevention Act Restraining Order forms, however, you may need to have a guardian ad litem (adult, temporary guardian) appointed for you in order to use this procedure. You should talk to a lawyer about whether you need a guardian and how to get one. 

If you want to obtain a restraining order against a juvenile, you need to contact the Juvenile Department at 541.474.5186.

Under the Family Abuse Prevention Act, and the Elder Abuse Prevention Act, a qualifying person who has been a victim of abuse may petition the court for a restraining order. A Restraining Order (RO) is an order of the court that orders the respondent to stop threatening or abusing and to stay away from the petitioner.

Forms are provided by the State Court Administrators Office;

Family Abuse Prevention Act Forms and instructions

Elder Abuse Form and instructions

Parties are not required to pay any fees for filling or for service by the Sheriff.

The restraining order remains in effect for one year from the effective date unless otherwise dismissed or modified.

For help completing a restraining order, you can contact Women's Crisis Support Team at 541.476.3877.

ELDER ABUSE

A person may obtain a restraining order under the Elder/Disabled Adult Abuse Prevention Act if he or she has been the subject of abuse and qualifies under Oregon law. Forms and instructions for obtaining a restraining order are available at Family Court located at the Juvenile Justice Center or download from the links above