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Places that Help: North Carolina
Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our NC Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our NC Places that Help page.
Alamance
Alamance County Superior Court
For a protective order, individuals can complete paperwork at Family Abuse Services, part of the Family Justice Center, located at 1950 Martin Street, Burlington, North Carolina. Phone: (336) 226-5982 / Crisis Line: (336) 226-5985. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it with the Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
Additional information about the Alamance County Superior Court can be found at http://www.nccourts.org/County/alamance/Default.asp
Alexander
Alexander County Superior Court
29 West Main Street
P.O. Box 100
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Alleghany
Alleghany County Superior Court
12 North Main Street
P.O. Box 61
Sparta, NC 28675
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Anson
Anson County Superior Court
114 North Greene Street
P.O. Box 1064
Wadesboro, NC 28170-1064
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at the Anson County Domestic Violence Coalition, located at 304 East Wade Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina 28170. Phone number: (704) 694-4499. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Anson County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Ashe
Ashe County Superior Court
150 Government Circle
Suite 3100
Jefferson, NC 28640
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Avery
Avery County Superior Court
200 Montezuma Street
P.O. Box 115
Newland, NC 28657
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork at Oasis, located at 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, North Carolina 28646. Phone: (828) 504-0911. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Avery County Superior Court, open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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