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[quote=Anonymous]I’m posting this here because although it involves a family member rather than a spouse/coparent, I think people here might have the most experience with this situation and hopefully have some practical advice. Can anyone explain to me the basic process of getting a protective order against someone? Do I go to the police station? Do I call the non-emergency police line first? Is there a way that you make an appointment with the police?

This isn’t a situation of violent threats or someone local, so I’m not in the kind of rush I would be for those situations and don’t want to just walk into the police station and waste their time if that’s not how this all works. It does involve repeated harassment and nonviolent threats by a family member. Most of it has occurred through mail, email, and by phone. What evidence should I expect to need to bring with me? Are screenshots ok or should I have some kind of printed file?

I’m sorry for the dumb questions. We’re overwhelmed and kind of in shock that things escalated so quickly. Family member has been added to the no-admittance/no pick-up list at the kids’ school, but I’m not sure what else I can do without an actual restraining order.[/quote]

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