DISTRICT 4
Garfield County
Managing Attorney
Sean Hill
- 114 W. Broadway, Enid, Oklahoma 73701
- Courthouse Hours:M-F: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- DA Office Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- (580) 233-1311
- FAX: (580) 233-7065
Victim Services & Resources For Garfield County
In Oklahoma, crime victims have certain rights under the law. These rights include the right to be informed of the status of the case, to be present at court proceedings, to be heard at sentencing, and to receive restitution. Additionally, victims may be eligible for compensation through the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Program.
For more information, reference the links and resources below.
Local Police Department Non-Emergency Numbers
Garfield County Sheriff
(580) 237-0244
Covington Police Department
(580) 864-7427
Enid Police Department
(580) 242-7000
Garber Police Department
(580) 863-2265
Lahoma Police Department
(580) 796-2700
North Enid Police Department
(580) 237-5800
Waukomis Police Department
(580) 363-5490
Victim Protective Order
To request a Protective Order, the person you are filing against must have committed an act of physical harm or made a threat of imminent physical harm TO YOU.
Garfield County encourages individuals filing for a Protective Order to do so through one of the community partners equipped with trained, expert advocates. However, you are not required to do so.
NOTICE: A Protective Order is NOT to be used as a substitute for a divorce proceeding nor family court matter (i.e. custody agreements and arrangements). Statute [§43] prohibits the Court from affecting property rights or custody and visitation of children.
WHAT ARE PROTECTIVE ORDERS: They are legal documents issued by a judge to protect the safety of a person who is an alleged victim of an act involving violence, force or threat that results in bodily injury or places that person in fear of imminent physical harm.
WHERE TO FILE: A request for a Protective Order may be filed in the County where the petitioner resides, in the county where the defendant resides, or in the county where the alleged incident(s) occurred.
COURT COST: A party requesting a legitimate Protective Order will not be charged any court costs for filing the Petition for a Protective Order unless the Court finds that the Petition was frivolous or that no victim exists. If the Court finds that a Protective Order should be issued, court costs will be assigned to the defendant.
MINORS: If the request for a Protective Order is made on behalf of a minor child, thirteen (13) years or older, a parent or legal guardian must carry out the Petition on behalf of the minor. The Petition MUST include a statement documenting the incident(s), written by the minor. The minor requesting a Protective Order MUST be available to testify at the hearing on the Protective Order. If the defendant is a minor, the matter should be referred to the Juvenile Court or the Department of Human Services. A minor can only be served through a parent or guardian and a violation can only be prosecuted in Juvenile Court.
THE PROCESS: If you file for or are issued an Emergency (Temporary) Protective Order, the hearing date will be set within fourteen (14) days of filing. You are required to appear in Court at the set date and time.
FAQ For Protective Orders
No order has been granted, at this time. You must appear in court to present further information to the Judge.
The emergency ex-parte order is granted the day of filing the petition when the court finds it necessary to immediately protect the petitioner from the harm or threats alleged in the petition. The order will be in effect after the defendant is served and until the full hearing has occurred.
Petitions that do not meet the criteria or have standing will be denied. Carefully read the “Instructions and Information” pages of the Protective Order Packet to ensure that you meet the requirements.
You should dress in court-appropriate clothing and expect to be in the courtroom for up to two hours. Evidence other than your own testimony is not required. The judge will listen to you despite not having other witnesses or evidence. However, you should bring any physical evidence or witnesses that will help your testimony to increase your chances of having a final order granted. Evidence may include photos, videos, screenshots, medical records, etc.
You are not required to have an attorney, though they may be helpful in some cases.
The petitioner will speak first and makes their case as to why they should have a final order against the defendant. Then, the defendant will have an opportunity to state why there should not be a final order granted against them. Both parties are allowed to bring witnesses and evidence to the hearing. The judge will make a decision based upon testimony.
A final order may last up to 5 years. If you require an extension past the Final Order, please contact the Bailiff’s Office.
If the petitioner does not go to the full hearing, the Emergency Protective Order will be dismissed. If the defendant does not go to the full hearing, the hearing will still take place with only the petitioner present.
If the defendant is violating the Order in-person, please call 911. If the defendant is violating the order in another way, please contact Law Enforcement non-emergency. You may also contact a Community Partner for guidance.
Only the Petitioner may request a Dismissal. Dismissals must be granted by the Court. You may do so by going to the Judge’s Office or to one of the Community Partner sites.
Yes and Yes. Federal law requires that all states enforce protective orders issued in other states. Contact the nearest court in that state for more information.
