Personal Protection Orders
Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) are orders of the Washtenaw County Trial Court that forbid or require a person to do something. The person filing a PPO is the petitioner, and the person you file a PPO against is the respondent.
There are two types of PPOs:
- Restraining PPO (for victims of dating or domestic violence)
- Stalking PPO (for victims of stalking)
How to file a Personal Protection Order
Contact the PPO Liaison at (734) 222-3001 (Washtenaw County Trial Court). The PPO Liaison will assist you throughout the filing process. If you are a survivor of intimate partner stalking or violence, you can also contact Safe House at 995-5444 for assistance in obtaining a PPO from the Court.
The State Court Administrators Office has a full list of approved PPO forms.



