Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Courthouse Locations
Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our NC Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our NC Places that Help page.
Onslow
Onslow County Superior Court
Orange
Orange County Superior Court
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Individuals who want protective orders can complete paperwork with an advocate at Compass Center for Women and Families, located at 210 Henderson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514. Phone: (919) 929-7122. After completing the paperwork, individuals must file it at the Orange County Superior Court.