Protective Orders
The Las Vegas Justice Court is only authorized to issue Temporary Protective Orders Against Stalking and Harassment and cannot issue Temporary Protective Orders Against Domestic Violence. For information on TPO's against domestic violence, please contact the District Court Family Division at (702) 455-3400.
For assistance in filing a Protective Order Against Stalking and Harassment, see the information shown below, or come to the Justice Court, Las Vegas Township Clerk's Office located on the 2nd floor of the Regional Justice Center, in downtown Las Vegas at 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155.
Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Customers will ONLY be able to obtain customer service tickets from the court's Q-Matic Customer Call System through 5.00 pm. The information phone number for Protective Orders Against Stalking and Harassment is (702) 671-3165.
The information provided here is only general. Please come to the Clerk's Customer Service Office to discuss each situation in more detail.
- Protective Order Guidelines
- Protective Order Fees
- Protective Order Application
- Extended Order of Protection
- Protective Order Forms
A Protective Order Against Stalking and Harassment may be filed with the Justice Court under the following guidelines:
- The stalking and harassment has occurred within the Las Vegas Township.
- The stalking and harassment is a repetitive action, occurring more than one time.
The Justices of the Peace have decided NO Fees will be assessed when a person files an application for a TPO. The payment of all costs and official fees will be deferred for any person who petitions for a TPO.
If the case proceeds to a hearing before a judge, the judge will have the discretion to impose the full filing fee, a reduced fee, or no fee against the adverse party. If the case does not proceed to a hearing before a judge, the issue of fees will be considered to be "defered" indefinitely.
Applicant's must complete an application for a temporary order for protection against stalking and harassment. This includes an affidavit, defendant worksheet, and victim worksheet.
All forms needed to complete an application for a TPO can be found here. Please complete ALL sections of the forms with the information needed by the Judge to evaluate the application. If documents are missing or incomplete, review of the application may be delayed or rejected.
The application may be typed or printed as long as the information is readable. Application documents are also available at the Justice Court Clerk's Customer Service lobby.
To file the application, you must bring your picture ID, the complete address of places you want the person to stay away from, and the address of the person you want to place the protective order against, if available; plus any supporting documentation, such as police reports, to be attached to the application.
You have the right to proceed without legal counsel whenever you are seeking a TPO. The Victim Information Worksheet is confidential and will not be released.
Stalking and Harassment Orders are NOT approved until they have been reviewed by a Judge. The protective order ONLY becomes effective WHEN IT IS SERVED on the defendant and is effective only for a period of 30 days.
If you want to request an Extended Order of Protection, it must be made before the expiration of the original order. Upon application for an Extended Order, an Evidentiary Hearing is set for the Judge to hear the facts. If the Extended Order is Granted, the extended order expires within such time, not to exceed 1 year, as the court fixes.
To apply for an Extended Order, complete the Application To Extend a TPO Against Stalking & Harassment (JCAPL024). Check the box marked Extend, and explain why the extension of the TPO Order is needed. Copies of the Motion Form can be accessed below on through the Forms TAB at the top of this page.
To view and complete these forms, please obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader. Users can obtain a free copy of Acrobat Reader by clicking on this link.
Protective Order Forms Against Stalking and Harassment
- Information Packet (Stalking & Harassment and Harm To Minors)
- Instructions on Completing Application
- Required Documents for Filing ( Application, Continuation Page, Information Sheet)
- Motion to Modify, dissolve, or Enforce Order for Protection against Stalking and Harassment
- Adverse Party Information Sheet (To be completed by Adverse Party only)
- Stalking & Harassment Statute Language
Protective Order Forms Against Harassment in the Workplace
- Temporary Application Instructions
- Extended Application Instructions
- Information on TPO's for Protection Against Harassment in the Workplace
- Required Documents for Filing ( Application, Continuation Page )
- Applicant/Employer Information Worksheet
- Adverse Party Information Worksheet
- Application for an Extended Order for Protection
Protective Orders Against Sexual Assault
- Information Packet (Victims of Sexual Assault)
- Required Documents for Filing (Application, Continuation Page, Information Sheet)
- Motion to Modify, Dissolve, or Enforce Order for Protection Against Sexual Assault
- Adverse Party Information Sheet (to be completed by the Adverse Party only)
Protective Order Forms Against Harm to Minors
- Information Packet (Harm to Minors and Stalking and Harassment)
- Instructions on Completing Application
- Required Documents for Filing ( Application, Continuation Page, Information Sheet)
- Motion to Modify, Dissolve, or Enforce Order for Protection against Harm to Minors
- Adverse Party Information Sheet (To be completed by Adverse Party only)
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