Restraining and Protective Orders

A family or household member who is a victim of domestic violence by another may apply to the Superior Court, with an affidavit under oath briefly stating the conditions relief is sought from. The court orders a hearing not later than fourteen days away, and may make orders ex parte, before the hearing.

• Where the application says the respondent has a permit, a certificate, firearms or ammunition, and the court enters an ex parte order, the hearing is held not later than seven days after.
• The application, affidavit, any ex parte order and the hearing notice are served on the respondent not less than three days before the hearing.
• No order lasts more than one year, but the court may extend it on the applicant's motion.

• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-15StatuteRelief for victim of domestic violence. Application. Court orders. Duration. Service of application, affidavit, any ex parte order and notice of hearing. Copies. Expedited hearing for violation of order. Other remediesOpens cga.ct.gov ↗

A victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault or stalking who does not qualify for that relief may apply for a civil protection order. The hearing is scheduled not later than fourteen days from the application, the papers are served not less than five days before it, and the order lasts up to one year.

• Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-16aStatuteIssuance of civil protection order on behalf of person who has been victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Application. Hearing. Court orders. Duration. Notice. Other remediesOpens cga.ct.gov ↗