A protective order is a civil order from the court instructing a person to stop abusing, harassing, or contacting another person for a period of time.
Rule 17.10—Form 15: Information Sheet for Protective Order Registry and
Service of Protective Orders
Caution
You must tell the court what needs to be changed. You can do this by filing a “Request to Cancel, or Change a Chapter 235F Protective Order.” This form is available for free on the Iowa Judicial Branch website or at the clerk of court’s office.
If the defendant does not obey the Protective Order, you can:
Call law enforcement about the violation (call 911).
Tell the court about the violation by filing an “Affidavit to Start Contempt Proceedings” with the clerk of court. This free form is available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website or from the clerk of court.
If you do not know how to do this, see “What if I do not understand how to do this?”
Yes, you may ask for a protective order in your divorce case. You may also qualify for a domestic abuse protection order under Iowa Code chapter 236, or a sexual abuse protection order under Iowa Code chapter 236A. You can obtain a protective order upon presenting a petition to a judge. Information for victim resources and legal resources are available at the end of the Guide for domestic abuse protection on the Iowa Judicial Branch website at: https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/court-forms/, under the tab “Domestic Abuse or Violence”. There is also a Guide for domestic abuse actions (in English and Spanish) available from the website.
Rule 17.30—Form 15: Information Sheet for Protective Order Registry and
Service of Protective Orders
Caution
You must tell the court what needs to be changed. You can do this by filing a “Petition to Modify, Cancel, or Extend a Protective Order.” This form is available for free on the Iowa Judicial Branch website or at the clerk of court’s office.
Rule 17.20—Form 13: Information Sheet for Protective Order Registry and
Service of Protective Orders
Caution
You must tell the court what needs to be changed in the Order. You can do that by filing a “Petition to Modify, Cancel, or Extend a Protective Order.” This form is available for free on the Iowa Judicial Branch website or at the clerk of court’s office.
If the defendant does not obey the Protective Order, you can:
Call law enforcement by dialing 911.
Call the Iowa Victim Service Call Center Hotline at 1.800.770.1650, text IOWAHELP to 20121, or go to www.survivorshelpline.org.
Tell the court about the violation by filing an “Affidavit to Start Contempt Proceedings” with the clerk of court. This free form is available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website or from the clerk of court.
If you need help, see “What if I do not understand how to do this?”
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