Get an Emergency Protection Order

For protection

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:

• violent or threatening behaviour occurs between family members
• there is evidence that immediate protection is necessary
• family violence will resume or continue

The police can apply for an Emergency Protection Order to provide you with immediate protection.

An Emergency Protection Order:

• is granted by the court and enforced by the police
• can prevent a family member from contacting you and other family members
• can stop a family member from coming to your home, school, work or other places
• is only granted in situations of family violence; all other situations require a restraining order

You should have no contact with that family member while the protection order is in place.

How to apply

There are 2 ways to apply:

• call the local police or the nearest RCMP detachment and tell them you need an Emergency Protection Order, or
• follow the steps in the Emergency Protection Orders Telephone Applications (COVID-19) (PDF, 28 KB)