Harassment

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Fact Sheets

Orders for Protection and Harassment Orders

Read this in: English, Spanish / Español, Hmong / Hmoob, Somali / Soomaali

Need to Upload Your Evidence for a Minnesota Court Case? Learn about the MN Digital Exhibit System (MNDES)

Sexual Harassment: Information for Youth

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Job Rights: Victims of Violence and Harassment

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Other Resources

Booklets

Orders For Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders

This booklet helps you understand what an Order for Protection (OFP) is, how to get one, and how an OFP is different from a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO).This booklet sometimes refers to the abuser as a man and the victim as a woman.…

Source: Education for Justice

Read this in: English, Spanish / Español, Somali / Soomaali

Do-It-Yourself Forms

Harassment Restraining Order - Do it Yourself

Minnesota Guide and File This free program helps you create the forms to ask the court for a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO). These forms are called "Petitioner's Affidavit…

Source: Minnesota Courts

Tribal Court Forms

Welcome! These forms from three tribal courts can help with several divorce-related issues, including custody and parenting time,

Source: Anishinabe Legal Services

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Helpful Websites

United Way 211

Author: United Way 211

United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential resource help for people in Minnesota. They can direct you to shelter, food, financial help, and more. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Toll Free: 800-543-7709
Local: 651-291-0211
Text your zip code to 898-211
Search for help at their website

Go to the website: United Way 211 Site

Violence Free Minnesota Domestic Violence Programs and Services list by county

Author: Violence Free Minnesota

Search for domestic violence advocate programs by county; some programs provide assistance with OFP or HRO and court support.

Go to the website: Violence Free Minnesota list of programs

Evidence and Exhibits

Author: Minnesota Judicial Branch

One of the most important steps you can take when getting ready for court is getting your evidence together and using exhibits. The court has a way for you to do this called the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System (MNDES). It’s a website to upload your evidence. The link below has info on the rules of evidence and MNDES. The last tab on the page has a link to the MNDES website. Make sure you read everything carefully because the rules can be complicated.

Go to the website: MN Courts - Evidence and Exhibits

Tips for Representing Yourself in Court - Minnesota State Courts

Author: Minnesota Courts

Tips to help if you are representing yourself in court, or deciding whether or not to hire a lawyer.

Go to the website: Representing Yourself in Court - Minnesota Courts

Enforcement of Protection Orders Across State Lines

Author: Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA)

This fact sheet explains the enforcement of protection orders across state lines under the federal Violence Against Women Act’s full faith and credit provision.

Go to the website: Enforcement of Protection Orders Across State Lines

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Q & A

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Source: Education for Justice

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