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 and ERPOs may be filed electronically or in person.
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 and ERPO filings.
Process summary:
- Complete the appropriate PPO or ERPO forms at www.michiganlegalhelp.org (Personal Safety Toolkit).
- Select Wayne County and use the " Email Your Form(s) to the Courts/Agency" option.
- Submit all forms and supporting documents by email.
- The Judge reviews the petition; approved or denied orders are emailed to the filer.
- 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 and ERPOs
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)