Personal Protection Order

How To Obtain A PPO

Personal protection orders are appropriate only for protection in domestic violence and/or stalking situations. There must be at least two harassing acts to fall under the stalking category not one isolated incident.

A PPO may be applied for by submitting the appropriate forms to the County Clerk’s office requesting the court to order the protection desired. This can be done by the person needing protection with or without the assistance of an advocate or an attorney.

Victims in Tuscola County can obtain forms or assistance inthe process by contacting Tuscola County Victim Services at the Sheriff’s Department.

Asking the court to enter a personal protection order is avery serious matter. A PPO will authorize the courts and law enforcement throughout Michigan and the United States to enforce it’s provisions. The court will expect both you and the party to be restrained to abide by the by the terms of the order.

You are acting as your own attorney when you apply for a protection order.

Dispute Types Not Appropriate For A PPO

Landlord/Tenant - Neighborhood - Noise/Nuisance

Ordinance Violation - Trespassing - Professional/Client

Consumer/Merchant - Breach of Contract - Employment