Emergency Protection Orders

Provided by: Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Justice

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Service Description

Permits immediate action to protect a victim of domestic violence in an emergency situation. These Orders are available 24 hours a day, and are in effect for as long as directed by the Justice of the Peace (up to 30 days).

Eligibility

An Emergency Protection Order is granted only if a designated Justice of the Peace is satisfied that: Domestic violence has happened • The situation is serious and urgent.

The Justice of the Peace must consider: Nature and history of the domestic violence • Existence of immediate danger • Best interests of the victim or any child or other person in the victim’s care

Application Process

If you believe that you may be in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1

If your situation is urgent but you are not in immediate danger, call the Justice of the Peace Centre toll free at 1-866-816-6555 or ask a designated person to apply for an order on your behalf

Designated persons include the police, employees at the Victim Services Department of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, and employees at a transition house that is a member of the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia

Documents Required

No documents required

Fees

No fees

Languages Offered

English

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia

Contact Details

Hours of Operation

The toll free number can be called Monday-Sunday 9am-9pm

Emergency Protection Orders are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by asking a designated person, listed in the Application Process, to apply on your behalf

Provincial Victim Services Program – Head Office

Address:
Private Location
Halifax NS
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 7
Halifax NS  B3J 1T0

Site Info

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Site Hours

Monday
8:30am–4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am–4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am–4:30pm
Friday
8:30am–4:30pm

Accessibility

Not applicable

Coverage Area

Nova Scotia