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AOC-CV-306 // DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER // FORMVANA

DVPO Complaint Generator

Chapter 50B Complaint and Motion for Domestic Violence Protective Order. Fill in the details below and download a court-ready PDF. Free. No account required. File in county of residence or where abuse occurred.

01ATTORNEY INFORMATIONOPTIONAL — LEAVE BLANK IF FILING PRO SE
02PLAINTIFF (VICTIM / PETITIONER)
03DEFENDANT (RESPONDENT / ABUSER)
04MINOR CHILDREN
05ACTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCEN.C.G.S. § 50B-1
06RELIEF REQUESTED
07PRIOR ORDERS

SAFETY FIRST

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 before filing. This form does NOT replace an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) issued by law enforcement on the spot.

Filing without an attorney? That's okay. Leave Section 01 blank. Fill in Sections 02–07 with your information. Print the PDF, sign it in front of a notary or clerk, and file at the Clerk of Superior Court in your county. There is NO filing fee for domestic violence cases under Chapter 50B.

50B PROCESS

  • File CV-306 (this form) with Clerk of Superior Court
  • Request ex parte hearing — same day if emergency
  • Judge may issue temporary ex parte DVPO
  • Defendant served by sheriff
  • 10-day hearing scheduled for both parties
  • Court may enter permanent DVPO (up to 1 year, renewable)

FORM REFERENCE

FORMAOC-CV-306
CHAPTERN.C.G.S. § 50B
COURTDistrict Court Division
FILING FEENone (DV)
GENERATORFORMVANA.law

QUALIFYING RELATIONSHIPS

N.C.G.S. § 50B-1(b) — Chapter 50B applies to persons who:

  • Are or were spouses
  • Lived together as spouses (opposite sex)
  • Share a child in common
  • Are parent/child or grandparent/grandchild
  • Are/were household members
  • Have/had a personal relationship (dating)

NEED AN ATTORNEY?

An attorney can appear on the same day for an emergency ex parte hearing.