*The phones numbers given for the court will only be answered between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on business days. Petitioners wishing to request an adult or child order of protection after business hours may contact a local law enforcement agency, a hospital, or one of the following shelters:
Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City, Missouri at 816-861-6100
Newhouse in Kansas City, Missouri at 816-471-5800
Hope House in Independence, Missouri at 816-461-4673 (HOPE)
Synergy/ Safe Haven in North Kansas City, Missouri at 816-321-7050
PLEASE NOTE: When filling out the paperwork, you can use the format "/s/Your Name" to electronically sign the documents. Additionally, you are the petitioner and the person you are filing against is the respondent, and please fill out every form as complete as possible.
If you have any questions, please call the appropriate office.
Independence Protection Order Unit (816) 881-4600
Kansas City Protection Order Unit (816) 881-3974