How do I file a DVPO?


Step One:

Pick up a blank copy of 50-B or 50-C forms from the Clerk of Court located on the first floor of the Moore County Court House located at 102 Monroe St, Carthage NC 28327 and is open 8 AM- 5PM.(approximately 15 minutes) 

* Phones are not allowed in the Court House**There is no cost**No ID needed* 

STEP TWO:

From the courthouse walk across the street to Friend to Friend where we can help you fill out the forms. (101A Monroe St., 8:30AM-3PM, approximately 15 minutes to 2 hours +)

 * You Must have the address of the defendant in order to complete the paperwork*

STEP THREE:

Return to the Clerk to file forms before 3pm. You will be required to wait for a judge to review what you have written, which could be up approximately 1 hour to 4 hours. The judge will then either grant you an Ex Parte order (temp order remains in place till court date), or the order will not granted. You will be given a court date either way.  

Optional: Return to Friend to Friend with the entire filed copy of 50B or C so we can assist with a Legal Aid referral.