The Sheriff’s Office Family Services Unit is responsible for serving all Domestic Violence Orders of Protection (50B) and Ex Parte Domestic Violence Orders (50B), Civil Show Cause Child Support Orders, Emergency Child Custody Orders and Civil No-Contact Orders (50C).

If you and/or a minor child have been the victim(s) of Domestic Violence and you would like to file for a Domestic Violence Order of Protection, you may seek assistance at the Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC) in Greensboro or High Point, or through the Clerk of Superior Courts Office in Greensboro or High Point during normal business hours.

The general process for filing an emergency Ex Parte Domestic Violence Order (50B) at the Guilford County Family Justice Center in Greensboro or High Point:

  1. A victim of domestic violence (known as the plaintiff) may go to the Family Justice Center (FJC) in either Greensboro or High Point.
  2. The plaintiff will meet with an FJC Navigator to discuss needs, safety, and all available services.
  3. If plaintiff decides to file a 50B Ex Parte Order, a victim advocate will assist the plaintiff in completing the necessary paperwork. To be noted, this paperwork must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by noon.
  4. After completing the 50B Ex Parte Order paperwork, the plaintiff will appear before the Judge via a video conference and explain the need for a 50B Ex Parte Order.
  5. If a Judge finds that there is danger to the plaintiff or a minor child, the Judge can issue an emergency 50B Ex Parte Order.
  6. If the Order is granted, the plaintiff will meet with a Domestic Violence Unit Officer (Deputy Sheriff) at the FJC and provide additional information to assist the Officer with serving the Order to the defendant.
  7. Once the 50B Ex Parte Order is served on the defendant by a Deputy Sheriff, the Order is in effect until the scheduled hearing date.
  8. At the scheduled hearing date, the plaintiff and the defendant will appear before a District Court Judge. The Judge will decide whether a Domestic Violence Order of Protection (50B) lasting one year, is necessary.
  9. The FJC acts as a “One Stop Shop”, so the plaintiff doesn’t have to leave the building during this process and can receive additional services at the FJC.

     

     

    The process at The Clerk of Superior Courts Office (Greensboro Location):

  10. If the plaintiff chooses to obtain a 50B Ex Parte Order through the Greensboro Clerk of Superior Courts Office, they will complete the necessary paperwork at the courthouse. To be noted, this paperwork must be filed before noon.
  11. The plaintiff will then be required to appear before in a Judge in a courtroom to explain the need for a 50B Ex Parte Order.
  12. If a Judge finds that there is danger to the plaintiff or a minor child, the Judge can issue an emergency 50B Ex Parte Order.
  13. If the 50B Ex Parte Order is granted, the plaintiff will bring the original copies sealed in an envelope to the Greensboro FJC and meet with a Domestic Violence Unit Officer (Deputy Sheriff) at the FJC to provide additional information to assist the Officer with serving the Order to the defendant.
  14. Once the 50B Ex Parte Order is personally served on the defendant by a Deputy Sheriff, the Order is in effect until the scheduled hearing date.
  15. At the scheduled hearing date, the plaintiff and the defendant will appear before a District Court Judge. The Judge will decide whether a Domestic Violence Order of Protection (50B) lasting one year, is necessary. The Process at The Clerk of Superior Courts Office (High Point Location):

     

  16. If the plaintiff chooses to obtain a 50B Ex Parte Order through the High Point Clerk of Superior Courts Office, they will complete the necessary paperwork at the courthouse. To be noted, this paperwork must be filed before noon.
  17. The plaintiff will then be required to appear before a Judge to explain the need for a 50B Ex Parte Order.
  18. If a Judge finds that there is danger to the plaintiff or a minor child, the Judge can issue an emergency 50B Ex Parte Order.
  19. If the 50B Ex Parte Order is granted, the plaintiff will bring the original copies sealed in an envelope to the High Point Detention Center and meet with a Domestic Violence Unit Officer (Deputy Sheriff) to provide additional information to assist the Officer with serving the Order to the defendant.
  20. Once the 50B Ex Parte Order is personally served on the defendant by a Deputy Sheriff, the Order is in effect until the scheduled hearing date.
  21. At the scheduled hearing date, the plaintiff and the defendant will appear before a District Court Judge. The Judge will decide whether a Domestic Violence Order of Protection (50B) lasting one year, is necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

There are two Guilford County courthouses in Guilford County:

Guilford County Courthouse - Greensboro

201 South Eugene St
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 412-7300

Mailing Address:
PO Box 3008
Greensboro, NC 27402

Guilford County Courthouse – High Point

505 East Green Dr
High Point, NC 27262
Phone: (336) 822-6700

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2434
High Point, NC 27261

Guilford County Sheriff's Office Locations:

Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC)

201 South Greene St (Second Floor)
Greensboro, NC 27401

505 E Green Dr.
High Point, NC 27260

Sheriff's Domestic Violence Unit (336)-641-5354
Fax (336)-641-2319

FJC Phone: (336) 641-SAFE (7233)

Greensboro Detention Center
201 S Edgeworth St
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 641-2700

 

 

 

High Point Detention Center – High Point

507 East Green Drive
High Point, NC 27261
High Point Phone: (336) 641-7907

 

To be served with a Civil Process:

Contact the Legal Process Division:

Greensboro (336) 641-3735, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

High Point (336) 641-7907, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mailing Address:

Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (Greensboro)

Legal Process Division
201 South Eugene St

Room: 103LE
Greensboro, NC  27401

 

Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (High Point)

Legal Process Division

507 East Green Drive
High Point, NC 27261

Greensboro Phone: (336) 641-3735
High Point Phone: (336) 641-7907