North Carolina Civil Harassment Restraining Order Forms
Seek protection from harassment or stalking by someone who is not family.
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When the person harassing you is a neighbor, coworker, or stranger (not a partner or family member), a civil harassment restraining order is the right tool. This generates the petition and supporting declaration.
Before you file in North Carolina, confirm
- Where to file in North Carolina, and which petition form the court uses
- What conduct North Carolina law counts as harassment or stalking
- How the order is served on the other person
- The filing fee and whether it can be waived
The official North Carolina court site below has the current answers.
Documents you can generate
- Civil Harassment Petition
- Declaration describing the pattern of harassment
- Temporary restraining order request
- Distinguished from domestic violence orders
Official resources and free legal help
- North Carolina courts - official self-help and forms
- Resources for victims and survivors, U.S. DOJ
- Find free legal aid near you, Legal Services Corporation
Pro Se Legal Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. These templates help you prepare your own filing; they do not replace advice from a licensed North Carolina attorney.
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a domestic violence restraining order?
- Civil harassment orders are for people you are not closely related to or dating, such as neighbors, coworkers, or strangers.
- What counts as harassment?
- A pattern of conduct (threats, stalking, repeated unwanted contact) that seriously alarms or distresses you and serves no legitimate purpose.
- Do I need evidence?
- Documenting incidents (dates, messages, witnesses) strengthens your petition. The declaration walks through the pattern.
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