How will I know when the Protective Order is served on the person from whom I want protection?

Contact the Sheriff's Office at 703-771-0602, Monday through Friday (except on county holidays), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Sheriff's Office non-emergency dispatch center at 703-777-1021, when the Sheriff's Office is closed.

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1. What should I bring with me when I come to file?
2. What should I do if an Emergency Protective Order that was issued expires before I am able to have a petition for the Family Abuse Protective Order reviewed?
3. Do I need a lawyer to file for a Family Abuse Protective Order?
4. What should I do if I am the person named as “respondent” in a Family Abuse Protective Order?
5. How will I know when the Protective Order is served on the person from whom I want protection?