Different Types of Protections Orders

Second Judicial District Court

Temporary & Extended Protection Orders

Protection Order Help Center: 775-328-3127

You can request a protection order if you and the adverse party are:

  • Closely related by blood or marriage (parent, stepparent, child, grandmother/father, in-law)
    • This does not include a sibling or cousin, unless there is a custodial or guardianship relationship established.
  • Married or registered domestic partners
  • Divorced or separated
  • Parents of a child in common
  • Dating or used to date
    • Defined as “frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affection or sexual involvement.”
    • This does not include a casual relationship.
  • When the adverse party is a minor

Here are ways to apply at SJDC

  1. Find required documents online at:
    • “Temporary Protection Orders” folder
  2. Email PDFs of the required documents to: POHC@washoecourts.us
  3. Apply online through your eFlex account: eFlex (washoecourts.com)
  4. Application packets can be picked up and/or dropped off at: 1 S. Sierra St. 3rd Floor, Room 308
  5. Contact Safe Embrace to schedule an appointment: (775) 322-3466
  6. Contact the Domestic Violence Resource Center to schedule an appointment: (775) 329-4150

Reno/Sparks Justice Courts

Stalking & Harassment Orders

Reno Justice Court: 775-325-6501

Sparks Justice Court: 775-353-7600

You can request a Stalking and Harassment Order through Reno or Sparks Justice Courts if you and the adverse party are:

  • Not closely related by blood or marriage, divorced, parents of a shared child, dating/used to date.
  • Examples of qualifying relationships include, but are not limited to:
    • Neighbors
    • Roommates
    • Friends
    • Coworkers
    • Acquaintances
    • Strangers
    • Ex in-laws
    • Your ex’s new partner
    • Your partner’s ex
    • Your fiancé’s child
    • This includes siblings or cousins.

If you live in Reno, here are ways to apply at Reno Justice Court

  1. Find required documents online at: Stalking and Harassment - How to Apply
  2. Email PDFs of the required documents to: RJCCivil@washoecounty.us
  3. File the required documents electronically at: eFileNV - Odyssey
  4. File in person at 1 S. Sierra St on the 1st Floor.

If you live in Sparks, here are ways to apply at Sparks Justice Court

  1. Find required documents online at: Stalking and Harassment
  2. Email PDFs of the required documents to: SJCCriminal@washoecounty.us
  3. FAX required documents to: 775-352-3004
  4. Required documents can be dropped off in the SJC “dropbox” next to the flagpole located at: 1675 E Prater Way #107