Civil orders of protection are heard in Courtroom 207 at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., and in Courtroom 107 between 3:30 p.m.and 4:30 p.m. 

Advocates from the ”Between Friends” social service agency are available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist in preparing petitions for orders of protection.  The advocates are located on the lower level of the Third Municipal District courthouse.