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Bexar County Family Justice Center
Request help applying for a protective order related to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking.
A victim advocate conducts an intake and prepares an affidavit, then a prosecutor reviews whether the legal requirements for filing a protective-order application are met. A request is not automatically approved or filed. Other safety and support referrals may be offered during intake.
People seeking protection related to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking. Prosecutors determine whether the facts meet the legal requirements. Call 911 when there is immediate danger.
Bring available police reports or case numbers, injury photos, messages, letters, audio or video, the other person’s current address, and identification. Staff can provide guidance when a police report or some evidence is unavailable. Keep safety in mind when storing evidence.
Walk-in or appointment
If danger is immediate, call 911. Otherwise call the Family Justice Center or use its official online intake during business hours. Use a safe device if someone may monitor your phone. LifePath does not collect or store violence details, evidence, or the alleged offender’s information.
No charge is listed for requesting protective-order assistance.
Hi, my name is ____. I’m calling about Protective Order Application Assistance. Do you currently offer this service, who do you serve, how do I start, what should I bring, and is there a cost or cutoff time?
What to confirm: Ask for the service location, arrival or appointment time, intake method, requirements, and the name of the next step.
What to save: Keep the date, contact method, confirmation, and next instruction. Do not save private document numbers in LifePath.
If nobody answers: Try one other official contact method, check current provider information, and use a backup option rather than making an unconfirmed trip.
Household, age, family, child, pet, couple, gender, and other program restrictions are unknown unless they are listed above. Confirm anything that matters to your situation.
Choose a structured answer. Do not enter personal case details.