Understanding Protective Orders and Police Reports
Are you thinking about filing a protective order and unsure of whether or not you need a police report? I’m Tahlequah protective order lawyer Aaron Grubb at Wirth Law Office, and in this video, we’re going to talk about whether or not a police report is required in a protective order.
So, first off, if you are in a dating relationship, a family member, or a household member—someone that just lives with you— and you’re trying to get a protective order against them, you do not need a police report.
When a Police Report is Necessary
Now, if you don’t qualify as one of those categories, for example, if this is just someone that you work with or someone who cut you off in traffic, you will need a police report to actually obtain a protective order.
Not that I’m suggesting you go get a protective order against someone who cut you off in traffic, but for the sake of understanding, you need a police report if you are filing against someone who isn’t a family member, household member, or involved in a dating relationship with you.
Clarifying Stalking Situations
Additionally, if the other person is stalking you—this could apply to someone you work with who is continuously harassing you on more than one occasion—that qualifies as stalking, and in that case, a police report is not required.
It can get kind of complicated, but if you do need help filing a protective order, let me know. Again, my name is Aaron Grubb, I’m a Tahlequah family attorney at Wirth Law Office.
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If you’re considering a protective order and want to discuss your situation, I invite you to schedule a low-cost initial strategy session. Call us at (918) 458-2677 to get started and receive the help you need.
