Who can I call or see for additional help regarding Protection Orders?
Your can call or visit:

Small Claims Court in South Bend
1855 Courthouse
112 S Lafayette Street
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: 574-235-9794
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Small Claims Court in Mishawaka
County Services Building
219 Lincoln Way West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: 574-256-6214
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

You are also welcome to call or visit the Special Victims Unit or:

Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County
533 N Niles Avenue
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: 574-234-6900
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Both the Special Victims Unit and the Family Justice Center will be happy to assist you in filling out the forms and answering any questions you might have. It is very important to remember, though, that the Protection Order will be valid only after a Judge from one of the two Small Claims Courts has signed the order.
Special Victims Unit.

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1. What is a Protection Order?
2. Who can apply for a Protection Order?
3. What acts are considered to be “domestic or family violence?
4. Who is considered to be a family or household member?
5. Can Protection Orders for victims of stalking and sexual offenses only be obtained against family or household members?
6. Can I apply for a Protection Order against my neighbor with whom I cannot get along?
7. Where do I need to go to file a Petition for a Protection Order?
8. What if I currently have a divorce, custody, or paternity action pending with a person I want to get a Protection Order against?
9. Where do I get the forms needed to file the Petition?
10. What information will I need in order to fill out the Petition?
11. How long is a Protection Order valid?
12. Is my Protection Order enforceable outside of St. Joseph County?
13. What if I have a Protection Order that was issued in another county or state?
14. Is there a cost for obtaining a Protection Order?
15. Who can I call or see for additional help regarding Protection Orders?