The Remote Access TOP (Temporary Order of Protection) Program allows participating domestic violence advocates, agencies and legal services providers to electronically file a Family Offense Petition in Family Court, request a remote hearing, and get a TOP without coming to court.
Remote Access TOP Program User Guide for Family Court (pdf document)
This guide is for Family Court personnel. It describes the receiving of a signed petition electronically to UCMS, scheduling the first appearance, conducting the video appearance, and distributing the signed TOP.
Remote Hearings User Guide for Advocates (pdf document)
This guide describes the process of becoming a registered advocate user, the procedure for electronically filing a Family Offense Petition, requesting and scheduling a remote hearing, and obtaining the temporary order of protection.