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How to respond to an Emergency Protection Order that you’ve been served with.
We recommend that you talk to a lawyer before taking any steps.
An Emergency Protection Order provides this information:
To get a transcript of the evidence the applicant has given to the court:
You don’t have to fill out any forms. However, we recommend that you still go to court.
File an Affidavit in Response .
Fill out the Affidavit in Response form (PDF, 14 KB).
Have your affidavit sworn by a commissioner for oaths.
Make 2 copies of the affidavit and all your evidence.
File the forms at the Court of Queen's Bench.
The clerk keeps the original and stamps your copies.
The applicant must receive one copy of the affidavit before your court date. The affidavit can be served to the applicant by bringing or sending the copy to the:
When you’re responding to an Emergency Protection Order, you cannot serve the affidavit to the applicant yourself. You’ll have to get someone else to bring or send a copy of the affidavit to the applicant or their lawyer.
The person who serves the affidavit must fill out an Affidavit of Personal Service form.
File the Affidavit of Personal Service form (PDF, 15 KB).
Attend the court hearing that’s listed in your Notice of Hearing on the designated day, at the appropriated time. Bring both copies of your forms and documents.
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