Personal Protection Orders & Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) and Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)

These types of filings are for emergency situation. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement.

How to File a PPO or ERPO:

• PPOs may be filed electronically or in person.
• ERPOs must be filed in person, except for law enforcement personnel. 

In-Person

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Room 928
Two Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Closed daily from 12.00 - 1:00 p.m.

Electronic

Wayne County partners with Michigan Legal Help for electronic PPO filings.

Process summary:

1. Complete the appropriate PPO forms at www.michiganlegalhelp.org (Personal Safety Toolkit).
2. Select Wayne County and use the " Email Your Form(s) to the Courts/Agency" option.
3. Submit all forms and supporting documents by email.
4. The Judge reviews the petition; approved or denied orders are emailed to the filer.
5. If granted, the order is entered into LEIN and must be served on the respondent with proof of service filed.

Additional pleadings and evidence must be emailed in PDF format to the Clerk as instructed by the Courts.

Help With Filing PPOs

Contact any of these local agencies for questions or assistance.

• First Step
  734-756-0508
  24-hour helpline: 734-722-6800
  www.firststep-mi.org

• Domestic Violence Advocacy Project - AmeriCorps
  313-334-7922
  www.amusdetroit.org/domestic-violence-advocacy
  
• Lakeshore Legal Aid
  888-783-8190
  www.lakeshorelegalaid.org
  
  
• William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
  313-361-6340
  www.wblac.org
  
  
• Michigan Legal Help
  michiganlegalhelp.org
  
  
• Detroit Legal Services Virtual Clinic
  www.detroitlawyer.org/clinic

For PPO-specific questions, contact

• PPO Advocates
  313-967-3579
  
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  800-799-SAFE (7233)