Recently updated on May 5th, 2026 at 01:44 am
Prepare your Court Forms Online for Protective Orders in Louisiana
This website helps victims learn about the types and then create official court forms required for getting a protective order in Louisiana.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with an online screening tool to help you decide which restraining order fits your situation the best.
2. Prepare Documents
Instead of looking at the legal forms themselves, you will be guided thorough a series of detailed questionnaires. These will gather the necessary information topic by topic. The questions are in plain and non-legal language. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate the official court forms with your responses printed on them.
3. Consult Advocate (Optional)
You can consult a legal advocate or a pro bono (free) lawyer to get guidance. These resources are typically funded by the government and can help you review your case documents and speak with you directly to discuss your situation and safety planning.
4. File with the Clerk
You can formally begin the case by filing with your local court. You will be informed about which specific court you need to file at as its important to go to one that has jurisdiction over your case. You can file by either printing and visiting the clerk's office at the court or in many locations online directly from this website.
TYPES OF PROTECTION ORDERS
Domestic Abuse Prevention Order
This court order is for individuals who have been harmed or abused by a family or household member, or by a current or former sexual or intimate partner, as defined in LA R.S. 46:2132(3), LA R.S. 15:1503(2). It helps by providing legal protection such as restricting the other person from contacting or approaching you, requiring them to stay away from your home or workplace, and offering measures that support your safety and well-being.
Stalking or Sexual Protective Order
A court order to protect victims of stalking, cyberstalking, or nonconsensual sexual contact, regardless of relationship to the offender. It may prohibit contact, harassment, and require the respondent to stay away from the petitioner’s home, workplace, or school. Pursuant to La. R.S. 46:2171 et seq. or La. R.S. 46:2181 et seq.
Dating Violence Protective Order
This protective order is intended for individuals harmed by someone they are dating or have dated. It offers legal protection without requiring a shared household or familial relationship. LA R.S. § 46:2151 et seq.
CIVIL
Divorce
Divorce in Louisiana is a family law case that legally ends a marriage. It is intended for spouses seeking to terminate their marital relationship, whether uncontested or contested. It is for married individuals who need to divide property, address child custody and support, and establish spousal responsibilities. If approved, a divorce provides legal clarity, creates enforceable agreements, allows both parties to remarry, and helps protect the rights and interests of children, property, and finances.
Small Claims
A small claims case in Louisiana is a simple civil case for money disputes up to about $5,000. It helps people like tenants, landlords, and small business owners. Common benefits are getting paid money owed, fixing property damage, or enforcing agreements. Filing fees apply. Governed by Louisiana civil court rules.
CONVENIENCES
Privacy
You can explore legal options for getting a protection order while maintaining your complete privacy. Nothing is shared with the government unless you share or submit.
Resources
Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.
Comprehensive
Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by the Louisiana State law, thereby saving you time.
Forms Selection
Correct form, and the most updated versions are automatically selected based on your situation.
Automated Checks
Run automated checks to verify correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.
Simplified
All questions are presented in plain non-legal language. Difficult concepts are broken down into simpler steps.
NOTES
Legal Information
The legal information contained here does not constitute legal advice or substitute for legal advice.
Courts
This website provides services to prepare cases across all counties, as they follow the same statewide laws. However, there may be slight county-specific differences, such as additional required court forms.
CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This contact form is for technical support questions only. For non-technical questions please contact the victim advocates at the telephone numbers listed at the bottom of this page.
