Order of Protection

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You can get information from Family Court on how and where to file an Order of Protection and how to get the Order lifted.

For the most up-to-date information on court operations, check the Family Court website.

An Order of Protection is issued by the court to limit the behavior of someone who harms or threatens to harm another person. An Order of Protection may be issued for, but not limited to: 

  • Domestic Violence within a family or relationship
  • A condition of a defendant's release or bail in a criminal case
  • An ongoing divorce

Learn more about Orders of Protection.

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  • Agency: New York Courts
  • Division: Bronx County Family Court
  • Address: 900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10451
  • Phone Number: (718) 618-2098
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: New York Courts
  • Division: Kings County Family Court
  • Address: 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
  • Phone Number: (347) 401-9610
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: New York Courts
  • Division: New York County Family Court
  • Address: 60 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, 10013
  • Phone Number: (646) 386-5200
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: New York Courts
  • Division: Queens County Family Court
  • Address: 151-20 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY, 11432
  • Phone Number: (718) 298-0197
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: New York Courts
  • Division: Richmond County Family Court
  • Address: 100 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY, 10301
  • Phone Number: (718) 675-8800
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

An Order of Protection will be handed to (served to) the defendant if they are present when the judge issues the Order. Orders not served in court can be served to the defendant by anyone over 18 who isn’t you. This includes a family member, friend, or a hired process server. You can also ask the NYC Sheriff or NYPD to serve the Order.

The NYC Sheriff can serve Orders of Protection during their business hours. After business hours, the NYPD can help you. There is no fee for this service.

Orders of Protection must be served at least 24 hours before the court date.

NYC Sheriff

The Offices of the NYC Sheriff are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can make your request by mail or in person at the NYC Sheriff's Office in the borough where the Order will be served.

Learn more about getting help from the NYC Sheriff’s Office on the Serving Legal Papers page.

NYPD

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) helps people serve a summons directed by an Order of Protection.

To get police assistance serving a summons, bring the summons to the local police precinct where the Order will be served.

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