Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders | Kenton County Clerk Of Courts

230 Madison Avenue, Third Floor, Covington, KY 41011

Eligibility

Open to residents of Kenton County and individuals who have fled to Kenton County for their safety.

Individuals seeking an Emergency Protective Order (EPO)-Domestic Violence (DV) must:

have a domestic relationship with the person from whom they are seeking protection
be in immediate and present danger of domestic violence and abuse, which includes physical injury, sexual abuse, stalking, and/or assault

Individuals seeking an Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO)-Dating Violence must:

have a dating relationship with the person from whom they are seeking protection
be in immediate and present danger of dating violence and abuse, which includes physical injury, sexual abuse, stalking, and/or assault

Individuals seeking an Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO)-Stalking/Sexual Assault must:

have been the victim of either sexual assault or stalking by the person from whom they are seeking protection

Hours

mon 8:00am - 4:00pm tue 8:00am - 4:00pm wed 8:00am - 4:00pm thu 8:00am - 4:00pm fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

(859) 292-6611

Voice

(859) 292-6523

Voice

Application process

Walk-ins accepted during business hours. For assistance after business hours, individuals should contact their local law enforcement entity.

Fees

None

Service area

Kenton County, Kentucky

Description

Issues legal orders that protect individuals from abuse or threats of abuse from a current or former spouse, romantic partner, person they have a child with, person they live with, or person they are related to through blood or marriage.

Data provided by

211 UWGC

What's Here

Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders

Providing organization

Kenton County Clerk Of Courts

County office providing administrative support to the Kenton County Courts. Responsible for managing the flow of cases, maintaining court files, and handling financial matters.