Section 35-21-102 – Definitions.
35-21-102. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Adult” means a person who is sixteen (16) years of age or older, or legally married; (ii) “Court” means the circuit court or, if the county does not have a circuit court, the district court in the county where an alleged victim of domestic abuse resides […]
Section 35-21-103 – Petition for Order of Protection; Contents; Prerequisites; Counsel to Be Provided Petitioners; Award of Costs and Fees.
35-21-103. Petition for order of protection; contents; prerequisites; counsel to be provided petitioners; award of costs and fees. (a) A victim of domestic abuse may petition the court under this act by filing a petition with the circuit court clerk or the district court clerk if the county does not have a circuit court for […]