Emergency Protection Orders

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice

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Description
Provides a way of making a court application for a protection order that orders one person to have no contact with another person.

Service provides:

  • a way of making a court application for a protection order that orders one person to have no contact with another person

An Emergency Protection Order (EPO):

  • 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

An EPO may be granted when:

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

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

Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • families experiencing threatening behaviour or violence
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • visit a Court of Justice location during office hours; Alberta Courts website lists contact information; contact to confirm office hours
Edmonton, Calgary, or Lethbridge area residents may:
  • contact Legal Aid Alberta during office hours for EPO assistance
Individuals can also:
  • contact local police or RCMP and tell them you need an EPO
To apply after hours / on weekends / on statutory holidays:
  • before 11:00 PM contact the Hearing Office for your part of the province:
    • north of Wetaskiwin: Edmonton Hearing Office
    • Wetaskiwin and south: Calgary Hearing Office
  • after 11:00 PM contact the Calgary Hearing Office
If in immediate danger call 911.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-297-4444 (Calgary Hearing Office)
Telephone
780-422-3699 (Edmonton Hearing Office)
Telephone
9-1-1 (24 Hour Emergencies)
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/get-emergency-protection-order.aspx
Email
hearingoffice.calgary@gov.ab.ca(CalgaryHearingOffice); hearingoffice.edmonton@gov.ab.ca(EdmontonHearingOffice)
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Last Verified On
March 21, 2024
Hours of Operation

Calgary Hearing Office after hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • weekends and statutory holidays, 24 hours per day

Edmonton Hearing Office after hours:

  • Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • weekends and statutory holidays, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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