Domestic Violence Petition Filing Hours

Petitions are accepted Monday through Friday during regular business hours, beginning at 8:00 am. The Court closes at 4:00 pm.

To allow sufficient time for paperwork, the hearing, and preparation of any order the same day, please arrive at the Fairfield County Domestic Relations Court and file your completed Petition and any other required documents no later than 3:00 pm.

If you arrive and file your Petition after 3:00 pm, there may not be sufficient time to complete the process, and you may be asked to return the next business day. Arriving earlier in the day increases the likelihood that your case can be heard the same day.

You must have the name, address, and date of birth of the person you wish to file against.

Fairfield County, Ohio Fairfield County, Ohio Domestic Relations Court of Common Pleas
Important Notice

Domestic Violence Petition Filing Hours

Hours Monday–Friday, filing begins at 8:00 am The Court closes at 4:00 pm
File by Arrive and file no later than 3:00 pm Allows time for paperwork, the hearing & same-day orders
Bring Name, address & date of birth of the person you wish to file against

Filing after 3:00 pm may not leave sufficient time to complete the process the same day; you may be asked to return the next business day. Arriving earlier increases the likelihood your case can be heard the same day.

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Fairfield County Domestic Relations
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Location
Hall of Justice
224 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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P: 740-652-7440

Monday–Friday:
8am–12pm & 1pm–4pm

If you are scheduled for a hearing with Magistrate Greenlee, or your documents direct you to the court room located at Fairfield County Job and Family Services, you will need these directions.

The Hall of Justice also houses the Fairfield County Common Pleas Court General Division and Juvenile and Probate divisions.

If you are looking for information concerning the Fairfield County Municipal Court, please visit their website.

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Location
Fairfield County Domestic Relations Court
Hall of Justice
224 East Main Street, 4th Floor
Lancaster, OH 43130 View map
Contact & Hours

P: 740-652-7440

Monday–Friday:
8am–12pm & 1pm–4pm

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