How can I find out if a Protection Order was filed against me?

by | Jul 8, 2019 | Ask the Lawyer | 0 comments

Question asked on Sept 24th, 2018

Q: How can I find out if a Protection Order was filed by my ex-wife in Clark County Nevada? Service of papers was attempted at my last known address in Florida? My family did not accept the paperwork. I am only supposing that’s what they were related to.

A: Probably most-straight-forward would be to call the TPO office.  The “Family Violence Intervention Program” number is 702-455-3400; the “After Hours Protection Hotline” number is 702-646-4981.  There are more issues involved in TPOs relating to persons not within the jurisdiction of the court than can be adequately addressed by this email, and it is possible that it is something else — you might want to call the Clerk of the Court — 702-455-2591, and ask if any actions have been filed with you as a party.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if a protection order was filed against me in Clark County, Nevada?
The most direct way is to call the Clark County TPO office. The Family Violence Intervention Program, which processes temporary protection orders for the Eighth Judicial District Court, can be reached at 702-455-3400, and the After Hours Protection Hotline is 702-646-4981. If it turns out not to be a protection order, call the Clerk of the Court at 702-455-2591 and ask whether any case has been filed naming you as a party.
Can my ex get a Nevada protection order against me if I live in another state?
Possibly, but there are additional issues when the person to be restrained is outside the court’s jurisdiction, including whether the Nevada court has personal jurisdiction over you and whether the order was properly served. Those questions are too fact specific to answer in general terms and should be reviewed with a Nevada family law attorney as soon as you learn an order may exist (NRS 33).
What should I do if someone tried to serve me papers from Nevada and my family refused them?
Find out what the papers were before assuming. Call the TPO office and the Clerk of the Court to check for any protection order or other case naming you, because refusing service does not stop a case from moving forward and may leave you without notice of hearing dates. If a protection order or other family court action exists, you will want to respond within the time the court allows. Willick Law Group can review your situation in a consultation.
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