INSTRUCTIONS: INDIANA PETITION FOR AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION AND REQUEST FOR A HEARING (FILED ON BEHALF OF A CHILD) (Form TCM-PO-0101)

In Indiana, you may represent yourself in court if you wish to obtain a protection order for a minor child. The government of Indiana makes this form TCM-PO-0101 available on its official website.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 1: At the top of the page, enter the county in which you are filing, the name of the minor child on whose behalf you are filing the petition, your name, and the name of the person of the person you wish to have restrained.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 2: Question one asks if you are a parent, guardian or otherwise a representative of the child.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 3: In response to question two, check the line next to the statement which most accurately characterizes the person you are seeking a restraining order against.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 4: In response to question three, enter the age of the person against whom you are seeking a restraining order.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 5: In response to question four, list all legal cases involving you, the respondent or your child.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 6: In response to question five, check the box next to the appropriate statement concerning your residency status. If acting without an attorney, enter your mailing address in response to question six.

Indiana Petition For An Order For Protection And Request For A Hearing (Filed On Behalf Of A Child) TCM-PO-0101 Step 7: In sections seven and eight, describe all instances justifying your request. In question nine, outline the rulings you would like the court to make. Sign and date the form.