Is there a fee or cost for obtaining a harassment protection order?
• There are no fees or costs associated with the request or service of a harassment protection order. However, the court may assess fees if the court finds that the statements contained in the application were false and that the protection order was sought in bad faith. How do I obtain a domestic abuse protection order or a harassment protection order? 1. Protection orders are issued through district court. The law allows you to file the order without an attorney. Standard forms are available at the district court clerk’s office, your local domestic violence or Victim/Witness Program or on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website. The Lancaster County District Court is located at 575 S. 10th Street, 3rd floor of the Hall of Justice and Law Enforcement Center, 441-7328. 2. You will be required to complete forms for either a domestic abuse protection order or a harassment protection order. The forms will require specific information, such as dates, times and locations of recent abusive or st
