Who is eligible for Protective Orders?
Family members related by blood or marriage.
People in dating relationships.
Household members.
Victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking & human trafficking.
Types of Protective Orders this office can assist you with:
Temporary Ex Parte Order
Family Violence Protective Order – Applicant must show that family violence has occurred and is likely to occur in the future.
Sexual Assault Protective Order
How can a Protective Order help? An Order prohibits the respondent from:
Committing family violence.
Communicating in a threatening or harassing manner with a family or household member.
Going near a victim’s residence and place of employment.
Going near childcare and school facilities.
Stalking.
Possessing a firearm.
A person applying for a Protective Order may:
Personally submit their request to the District Attorney’s Office or hire a private attorney to act on his/her behalf.
Application is available by clicking on the corresponding form below or by coming to the District Attorney’s Office at 300 Oak Street, Suite 300, Abilene, Texas 79602.
Complete application and submit to our office in person or by mail.