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Protection Order#

What is a Protection Order?#

A protection order is a court order that prohibits a person from "contacting, harassing, injuring, intimidating, molesting, threatening, or touching a protected person". A protection order may also prohibit a person from entering or remaining upon premises, or from coming within a specified distance of a protected person or premises or any other provisions to protect the protected person from imminent danger to life or health."

Who may issue a protection order?#

Any court may issue a protection order as part of proceedings concerning a criminal violation. In addition, the District or County Court may issue civil protection orders.

How can I obtain a protection order?#

If you are the victim of a crime and the perpetrator has been charged, you may request a protection order as part of the criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. Contact FCPS victim services or the Victim Witness Division of the District Attorney's office This link opens in a new browser tab.

While the City does not provide protection order services, there are many community resources listed below which can and will help you through the process of obtaining a civil protection order. Forms for restraining orders are available through the state court administrator at: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Forms_List.cfm?Form_Type_ID=24 This link opens in a new browser tab 

Community Resources:#

Law Enforcement Agencies:

  • Berthoud Police Department: (970) 531-2611
  • CSU Police Department: (970) 491-6425
  • Estes Park Police Department: (970) 586-4465
  • Fort Collins Police Department: (970) 221-6540
  • FCPS Victim Services Unit: (970) 224-6089
  • Larimer County Sheriff's Office: (970) 498-5100
  • Victim Response Team: (970) 498-5149
  • Loveland Police Department: (970) 667-2151
  • Probation Department: (970) 498-5800
  • Probation Victim Advocate: (970) 493-2323 x217

Other Services: