Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage

FAMILY COURT -RESTRAINING ORDER ASSISTANCE

To obtain a Restraining Order
A person may file where the domestic violence occurred, where the defendant resides, where the plaintiff resides, or where the plaintiff is sheltered or temporarily staying. A domestic violence complaint can be filed at the Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court/Family Division Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On weekends, holidays and weekdays after 3:30 p.m. and other times when the Superior Court is closed, a plaintiff may file a complaint at the local police department.
	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT Atlantic County Joleen Peterson (609) 594-3926 Atlantic County Civil Court House Family Division Unit 1201 Bacharch Blvd. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Filing Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Where do I go if I need to file at this courthouse?
	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT Cape May County Mary Beth Hornig (609) 463-6604 Cape May Courthouse Family Division Unit 9 North Main Street Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 Filing Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Where do I go if I need to file at this courthouse?
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