Timeline of getting a Civil Domestic Violence Injunction

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1

Police called and abuser arrested or victim leaves house

2

Victim fears imminent danger, does not return to house or police arrest abuser

3

File Emergency DVI immediately that day or next, do not let abuser return to house or victim cannot return

4

 Return hearing is scheduled, usually within 14 days

5

Contact attorney (free services or paid depending on ability) immediately 

6

Attorney will get list of witness, including police

7

Final injunction granted or not, possible appeal

8

If Child(ren) involved, usually judge will refer parties to magistrate immediately after.

9

 Even if police have not been involved in the specific incident, an Emergency DVI can be filed and granted.