Personal Protection Orders

A Personal Protection Order, or PPO, is an order issued by the Circuit Court. It may protect you from being hit, threatened, harassed or stalked by another person. The PPO may also stop someone from coming into your home or bothering you at work. It can stop them from buying a firearm or finding your address through school records. It can also stop them from taking your minor children unless required by the court. If you are looking to Modify, Extend, or Terminate a Personal Protection Order, use this form: Motion to Modify, Extend, or Terminate Personal Protection Order

The type of PPO is determined by how you know the other person and not the behavior. Please review the following to determine which PPO is appropriate.

Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?

Anyone with access to your computer may be able to tell what web sites you have visited. It may be safer to use the internet at a public place such as a local library. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for assistance finding local resource contact information. Haven is also available in the courthouse to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Call them at 248-858-0203 or 248-334-1274.