Orders of Protection

An Order of Protection is a paper signed by a judge to help protect you from harassment or abuse. You can find useful information about Orders of Protection in Tennessee below. Learn about getting an Order of Protection and what happens if you have one.

Legal Information (Booklets):

These booklets can help you learn about orders of protection:  

Order of Protection Information 

Using Out of State Orders of Protection in Tennessee    

Using Tennessee Orders of Protection in Another State   

Forms

Standard Court Forms for all of Tennessee

These forms are provided by the state. They can be filed in any county in Tennessee. If you need help filling out the forms, you can ask a lawyer in your area. 

Videos:

These videos, provided by Legal Aid of East Tennessee, provide information on Orders of Protection in Tennessee.  You will learn what an Order of Protection is, how to get an OP, how to stay safe, preparing for court, and how to deal with violations of your OP. 

Part 1 - What is an Order of Protection?

Part 2 – How to Get an Order of Protection

Part 3 – How to Stay Safe Until Your Hearing

Part 4 – Preparing for Your Day in Court

Part 5 – Violations of an Order of Protection

Legal Advice

TN Free Legal Answers

If you are in Tennessee , the website, Free Legal Answers,  allows you to ask a lawyer for help with a legal issue at no cost.  It is fast and easy, and all you need is a computer. This is a FREE service for people who cannot afford a lawyer.

How it works:

1. You will answer a few questions to see if you qualify for their service. If you qualify, you will have the option to create an account.
2. If you qualify, you will then ask their volunteer attorneys your non-criminal legal question.
3. Once your question receives a response, you will get an email. You will need to sign into the website to read your response and ask any additional questions.

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