Restraining Orders

Restraining orders may be obtained at:

Portsmouth District Court
111 Parrott Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-4490
Phone: (603) 431-2192
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Below is a description of what will happen once you decide to ask a court for a restraining order, or if you have been served with a restraining order. If you have any questions, you should contact the court or an attorney or a local crisis center.

The forms described in the documents below are available at any Superior, District or Family Court location:

• For Someone who Wants to ask the Court for an Order of Protection
• For Someone Who has Been Served with a Protective Order
• For Someone Who has a Protective Order from Another State
• Criminal Cases