How to Get a Restraining Order in Nevada
In Nevada these are called Temporary Protection Order (TPO) and Extended Protection Order against domestic violence. A protective order is a court order that tells someone to stop abusing, threatening, stalking or contacting you. Here is how to ask for one, what happens next, and where to get free help — each rule linked to the statute or official court page.
Quick answers for Nevada
- Cost
- Costs and fees are deferred for the applicant and are assessed against the adverse party at the end of the case (the court may reduce or waive them). NRS 33.050; NRS 33.060(2)
- Emergency / temporary orders
- A temporary order can be granted with or without notice to the adverse party, and the court must rule on the application within 1 judicial day after it is filed. It lasts up to 45 days, as the court sets; NRS 33.020(4), (7), (8); NRS 33.080(1)
- How long an order lasts
- An extended order lasts as long as the court sets, up to 2 years; the court must state the reasons for any order longer than 1 year. Either party can ask the court to modify or dissolve it if circumstances change. NRS 33.080(3)-(5)
- Where to ask
- In the county where you live, where you are temporarily staying to avoid domestic violence, where the adverse party lives, or where the violence or threat occurred. NRS 33.0195; NRS 33.050(2)-(3)
Last verified: 2026-10-25
Safety first
- If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
- You can talk to a trained advocate any time, for free and confidentially, through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- Advocates can help you make a safety plan and fill out the court forms. Many courts have advocates on site.
- Keep copies of the order with you. Give copies to people who need to know, such as your workplace or your child's school.
Getting an order
| Types of orders | Domestic violence protection orders: a Temporary Order (up to 45 days, can be granted without notice) and an Extended Order (up to 2 years, after notice and a hearing). Nevada also has separate protection orders for stalking, harassment and sexual assault under other laws (not detailed here). Source: NRS 33.017-33.100 |
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| Who can ask for an order | A person who has experienced or is threatened with domestic violence by a spouse or former spouse, a relative by blood or marriage (but not siblings or cousins unless in a custodial or guardianship relationship), a current or past dating partner, someone they have a child with, or the custodian or guardian of their minor child. Domestic violence includes battery, assault, coercion, sexual assault, harassment such as stalking or destroying property, false imprisonment, and kidnapping. Source: NRS 33.018 |
| Where to ask | In the county where you live, where you are temporarily staying to avoid domestic violence, where the adverse party lives, or where the violence or threat occurred. The court clerk (or another person the court designates) must help you complete and file the application at no cost. Source: NRS 33.0195; NRS 33.050(2)-(3) |
| Cost | Costs and fees are deferred for the applicant and are assessed against the adverse party at the end of the case (the court may reduce or waive them). Law enforcement serves the temporary order without charge, and the clerk gives you a certified copy of the order for free. Source: NRS 33.050; NRS 33.060(2) |
Emergency orders and the hearing
| Emergency / temporary orders | A temporary order can be granted with or without notice to the adverse party, and the court must rule on the application within 1 judicial day after it is filed. It lasts up to 45 days, as the court sets; if you also apply for an extended order, the temporary order stays in effect until the extended-order hearing. If the abuser has been arrested and is in custody, a court can grant a temporary order based on information sent electronically by the victim. |
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| Serving the order | The court sends the order to law enforcement by the end of the next business day and orders them to personally serve the adverse party with the temporary order without charge. If they cannot, they leave a notice, and after three failed attempts you can ask the court to allow service at the adverse party's workplace. Source: NRS 33.060; NRS 33.065 |
| The court hearing | An extended order requires notice to the adverse party and a hearing, held within 45 days after the application is filed. If the adverse party could not be served despite diligent efforts, the court can set a second and third hearing, each within 90 days. The adverse party may ask to dissolve or modify a temporary order on 2 days' notice. Source: NRS 33.020(4)-(6); NRS 33.080(2) |
| How long an order lasts | An extended order lasts as long as the court sets, up to 2 years; the court must state the reasons for any order longer than 1 year. Either party can ask the court to modify or dissolve it if circumstances change. Source: NRS 33.080(3)-(5) |
What the order does
| What an order can require | A temporary order can bar threats, injury and harassment of you or your child; exclude the adverse party from your home; bar them from your home, school, work and places you regularly go; grant temporary custody of a minor child; protect animals; and order other emergency relief. An extended order can also set visitation (supervised if needed), arrange care of animals, limit communication, and order rent or mortgage payments, support, court costs, and pay for lost earnings from attending hearings. Source: NRS 33.030(1)-(2) |
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| Firearms | In an extended order, the court may require the adverse party to surrender, sell or transfer their firearms and may prohibit possessing them while the order is in effect, considering history of domestic violence and any use or threat of a firearm. A person under an extended order is also barred from buying or acquiring a firearm. Violating the firearm terms is a category B felony (1 to 6 years in prison, fine up to $5,000). |
| If the order is violated | Intentionally violating a temporary order is a misdemeanor. Violating an extended order is a misdemeanor the first time, a gross misdemeanor the second time, and a category D felony after two or more prior violations. Each act can be charged separately. In some situations (threats, prior violations, intoxication), the arrested person cannot be released on bail for at least 12 hours. Source: NRS 33.100; NRS 33.030(5) |
Children and privacy
| Minors and children | Domestic violence includes acts against the minor child of the protected person, and orders can protect the applicant's minor child. When a person under 18 seeks an order, the court may appoint a judicial officer (not a 'master') to take testimony. |
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| Keeping your address private | Nevada's Confidential Address Program (CAP), run by the Division of Child and Family Services, gives victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking a fictitious mailing address with free mail forwarding and confidential voter records. You apply through a CAP Certified Advocate: call 775-684-5707 or toll-free 888-432-6189. In the protection order application, you may also withhold your address if disclosing it would jeopardize your safety. |
Forms and help in Nevada
Nevada protective order FAQ
What kinds of protective orders are available in Nevada?
Domestic violence protection orders: a Temporary Order (up to 45 days, can be granted without notice) and an Extended Order (up to 2 years, after notice and a hearing). Nevada also has separate protection orders for stalking, harassment and sexual assault under other laws (not detailed here).
Who can get a restraining order in Nevada?
A person who has experienced or is threatened with domestic violence by a spouse or former spouse, a relative by blood or marriage (but not siblings or cousins unless in a custodial or guardianship relationship), a current or past dating partner, someone they have a child with, or the custodian or guardian of their minor child. Domestic violence includes battery, assault, coercion, sexual assault, harassment such as stalking or destroying property, false imprisonment, and kidnapping.
Where do I file for a restraining order in Nevada?
In the county where you live, where you are temporarily staying to avoid domestic violence, where the adverse party lives, or where the violence or threat occurred. The court clerk (or another person the court designates) must help you complete and file the application at no cost.
Does it cost money to get a restraining order in Nevada?
Costs and fees are deferred for the applicant and are assessed against the adverse party at the end of the case (the court may reduce or waive them). Law enforcement serves the temporary order without charge, and the clerk gives you a certified copy of the order for free.
How fast can I get an emergency protective order in Nevada?
A temporary order can be granted with or without notice to the adverse party, and the court must rule on the application within 1 judicial day after it is filed. It lasts up to 45 days, as the court sets; if you also apply for an extended order, the temporary order stays in effect until the extended-order hearing. If the abuser has been arrested and is in custody, a court can grant a temporary order based on information sent electronically by the victim.
What happens at the restraining order hearing in Nevada?
An extended order requires notice to the adverse party and a hearing, held within 45 days after the application is filed. If the adverse party could not be served despite diligent efforts, the court can set a second and third hearing, each within 90 days. The adverse party may ask to dissolve or modify a temporary order on 2 days' notice.
How long does a restraining order last in Nevada?
An extended order lasts as long as the court sets, up to 2 years; the court must state the reasons for any order longer than 1 year. Either party can ask the court to modify or dissolve it if circumstances change.
What can a protective order do in Nevada?
A temporary order can bar threats, injury and harassment of you or your child; exclude the adverse party from your home; bar them from your home, school, work and places you regularly go; grant temporary custody of a minor child; protect animals; and order other emergency relief. An extended order can also set visitation (supervised if needed), arrange care of animals, limit communication, and order rent or mortgage payments, support, court costs, and pay for lost earnings from attending hearings.
Does a protective order affect firearms in Nevada?
In an extended order, the court may require the adverse party to surrender, sell or transfer their firearms and may prohibit possessing them while the order is in effect, considering history of domestic violence and any use or threat of a firearm. A person under an extended order is also barred from buying or acquiring a firearm. Violating the firearm terms is a category B felony (1 to 6 years in prison, fine up to $5,000).
How is a restraining order served in Nevada?
The court sends the order to law enforcement by the end of the next business day and orders them to personally serve the adverse party with the temporary order without charge. If they cannot, they leave a notice, and after three failed attempts you can ask the court to allow service at the adverse party's workplace.
What happens if someone violates a protective order in Nevada?
Intentionally violating a temporary order is a misdemeanor. Violating an extended order is a misdemeanor the first time, a gross misdemeanor the second time, and a category D felony after two or more prior violations. Each act can be charged separately. In some situations (threats, prior violations, intoxication), the arrested person cannot be released on bail for at least 12 hours.
Can a minor get a restraining order in Nevada?
Domestic violence includes acts against the minor child of the protected person, and orders can protect the applicant's minor child. When a person under 18 seeks an order, the court may appoint a judicial officer (not a 'master') to take testimony.
Can I keep my address confidential in Nevada?
Nevada's Confidential Address Program (CAP), run by the Division of Child and Family Services, gives victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking a fictitious mailing address with free mail forwarding and confidential voter records. You apply through a CAP Certified Advocate: call 775-684-5707 or toll-free 888-432-6189. In the protection order application, you may also withhold your address if disclosing it would jeopardize your safety.
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