Reviewed August 2026
Protective Orders in Nevada
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. Nevada's civil remedy for domestic violence is the Order for Protection Against Domestic Violence. It is governed by NRS 33.017 through 33.100. Courts issue two stages of relief. A temporary order can be granted the same day, without the other party present. An extended order requires notice to the other party and a hearing. Nevada defines domestic violence broadly. It covers battery, assault, sexual assault, coercion, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and a pattern of harassing conduct like stalking or arson. This applies when the act is committed against a spouse, family member, dating partner, co-parent, or related minor child. This page covers who qualifies, how the temporary and extended order process works, cost, firearms provisions, and how a protection order interacts with a divorce or custody case.
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Who qualifies: relationships and qualifying acts
Under NRS 33.018, domestic violence covers battery, assault, sexual assault, coercion, false imprisonment, pandering, and kidnapping. It also covers a knowing course of conduct meant to harass, including stalking, arson, trespassing, or invading the home. This must be committed against a spouse or former spouse, a relative by blood or marriage, a current or former dating partner, or someone the applicant shares a child with. It also covers minor children of those people, the applicant's own minor child, or a custodian or legal guardian of that child. Siblings and cousins are excluded, unless they are in a custodial or guardianship relationship with each other.
Temporary order and the 45-day hearing rule
Under NRS 33.020, the court reviews a verified application. If it finds domestic violence occurred or is threatened, it can grant a temporary order with or without notice to the adverse party. That means it can issue the order the same day the applicant files. An extended order works differently. It can only be granted after notice to the adverse party and a hearing. That hearing must be held within 45 days of the date the application is filed. Sometimes law enforcement cannot serve the adverse party despite trying. In that case, the court can set a second hearing within 90 days of the first scheduled hearing date.
Cost
Under NRS 33.050, payment of court costs and fees is deferred for the applicant when filing. After a hearing, the court assesses those costs against the adverse party, though it can reduce or waive them. The clerk of court cannot charge the applicant for a certified copy of the order. Clerk staff must also help any party complete and file the application without charge.
Firearms
Nevada has detailed firearm provisions tied to an extended order. Under NRS 33.0305, once a court issues an extended order, the adverse party cannot purchase or acquire a new firearm while the order is in effect. Under NRS 33.031, the court can also prohibit the adverse party from possessing firearms they already have, weighing statutory factors. NRS 33.033 sets out the surrender process for firearms already in that person's possession. It may include a fee for collection and storage.
Interaction with divorce and custody
Under NRS 33.040, a temporary or extended order can be granted whether or not a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance case is already pending. The protective order adds to, rather than replaces, other civil or criminal proceedings. Filing for one does not stop or replace a pending divorce or custody case. An application for a protective order can also be consolidated with another civil action, such as a divorce or custody case, if that would help prevent further violence.
Sources: NRS Chapter 33 - Domestic Relations Protective Orders, full text, Nevada Courts home, Nevada Family Law Self-Help Center
Not independently confirmed
- Which specific court (justice court vs. family division of district court) handles the initial filing in a given Nevada county, since this varies by jurisdiction and the Family Law Self-Help Center's protection order page did not load its substantive content during verification
- The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence's site did not list a separate statewide crisis hotline number distinct from the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Protective Orders in Nevada: frequently asked questions
How do I get a protective order in Nevada?+
File a verified application with the court. If the judge finds domestic violence occurred or is threatened, a temporary order can be issued the same day, before the other party is notified. An extended order needs the other party to be notified and a hearing held, which by law happens within 45 days of filing.
Who can get a protective order against domestic violence in Nevada?+
You need a qualifying relationship with the person who hurt or threatened you under NRS 33.018: spouse or former spouse, relative by blood or marriage, current or former dating partner, someone you share a child with, or related minor children. Siblings and cousins only qualify if they are in a custodial or guardianship relationship.
Does it cost money to file for a protective order in Nevada?+
No upfront cost. Under NRS 33.050, court costs and fees are deferred for the applicant. After a hearing, the court assesses those costs against the other party, with discretion to reduce or waive them.
Can a Nevada protective order take away someone's guns?+
Yes, if the court issues an extended order. Under NRS 33.0305, the restrained person cannot acquire new firearms while the order is in effect. Under NRS 33.031, the court can also prohibit them from possessing firearms they already own, with a surrender process set out in NRS 33.033.
Will filing for a protective order affect my Nevada divorce or custody case?+
No, you can get a protective order whether or not a divorce or custody case is pending, under NRS 33.040. The order works alongside those cases rather than replacing them. A protective order application can even be combined with a pending divorce or custody action, if that would help prevent further violence.
How long does a Nevada extended order last?+
NRS 33.080 governs expiration, modification, and dissolution of the order. It requires the court to make specific findings if an extended order is issued to last longer than one year. Check with the court that issued your order for its exact expiration date.
This page is general information about protective orders in Nevada, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Nevada's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Nevada. Virdix does not prepare or file Nevada divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Nevada.
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