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How to file an Emergency Protection Order if you’ve been in a family violence situation and need police protection.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
If you have been assaulted or you are in a family violence situation, contact your local police or RCMP detachment.
An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is granted when:
The police can apply for an Emergency Protection Order to provide you with immediate protection.
An Emergency Protection Order:
You should have no contact with that family member while the protection order is in place.
Contact one of these places to apply for an Emergency Protection Order.
Call your local police service or RCMP detachment:
Before 11 pm:
After 11 pm:
Email these things to the Hearing Office you contact:
After hours – weekdays: 4 pm to 11 pm
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 am to 11 pm
Phone: 1-780-422-3699
Email: [email protected]
After hours – weekdays: 4 pm to 7 am
Weekends and statutory holidays: 24 hours a day
Phone: 1-403-297-4444
Email: [email protected]
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