Vine Protective Order
The Victim Protective Order (VPO) service provides a free and anonymous way for petitioners to stay informed about the status of their protective orders. Through automated telephone calls, text messages, and/or email notifications, registered petitioners can receive updates on various aspects of their orders.
Types of Orders Covered:
- Emergency Protective Order (EPO)
- Domestic Violence Order (DVO)
- Interpersonal Violence Order (IPO)
Types of Notifications:
1. Protective Order Status Updates:
- Whether the order has been served or not served.
2. Hearing Information:
- Date, time, and location of the hearing related to the protective order.
3. Expiration Date:
- The date when the order will expire.
4. Attempt to Purchase Firearm Notification:
- This notification is specific to Domestic Violence Orders (DVO) and is triggered if the respondent attempts to purchase a firearm after a permanent DVO is issued.
Registering with VINE Protective Order
To register for notifications related to your protective order, follow these steps:
1. Visit the Website:
2. Select Kentucky:
- On the homepage, click on "Kentucky" to proceed.
3. Search for Your Protective Order:
- On the next screen, under “I'm searching for," select the option to look up your order.
- You can search for your protective order using either the respondent's name or your protective order/case number.
4. Locate Your Case Number:
- Your case number can be found on your petition or protective order. It will look like Case number 15D123456-001.
- If your case number starts with an "E", you have been issued an electronic Protective Order. If this is the case, the court will issue a different case number, so be sure to contact the Circuit Clerk's office to confirm the correct number.
5. Need Help?
- If you have trouble registering, you can get assistance by calling 1-800-511-1670.
Make VINE a part of your safety plan.