25 CFR § 11.1202

25 CFR · Indians

§ 11.1202 — How to petition for an order of protection.

25 CFR § 11.1202

TitleTitle 25: Indians PartPart 11: Courts of Indian Offenses and Law and Order Code

SourceeCFR (current through Dec 1, 2025)

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25 C.F.R. § 11.1202 (2025).

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§ 11.1202 How to petition for an order of protection. A victim of domestic violence, or the parent, guardian of a victim, or a concerned adult may petition the court under this subpart for an order of protection.

(a)The petition must be made under oath or accompanied by a sworn affidavit setting out specific facts describing the act of domestic violence.

(b)The petitioner is not required to file for annulment, separation, or divorce in order to obtain an order of protection. However, the petition should state whether any legal action is pending between the petitioner and the respondent.

(c)The Court may develop simplified petition forms with instructions for completion and make them available to petitioners not represented by counsel. Law enforcement agencies may keep the forms on ha

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§ 11.1202 How to petition for an order of protection.

A victim of domestic violence, or the parent, guardian of a victim, or a concerned adult may petition the court under this subpart for an order of protection.

(a) The petition must be made under oath or accompanied by a sworn affidavit setting out specific facts describing the act of domestic violence.

(b) The petitioner is not required to file for annulment, separation, or divorce in order to obtain an order of protection. However, the petition should state whether any legal action is pending between the petitioner and the respondent.

(c) The Court may develop simplified petition forms with instructions for completion and make them available to petitioners not represented by counsel. Law enforcement agencies may keep the forms on hand and make them available upon request to victims of domestic violence.