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12.980(a)

Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is a request to the court asking for a protective order to stop domestic violence. It asks the judge to issue an order if the person filing the form believes they are in immediate danger from another person.

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This form is used if a person is a victim of domestic violence or believes they are in immediate danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence. The person filing the form is called the petitioner, and the person they want protected from is called the respondent.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person who is filing the request to the court is called the petitioner. The person being asked to protect them from is called the respondent.
What should I do after filing this form?
If the judge agrees with the petition, a temporary injunction may be issued right away. The petitioner should keep a copy of any injunction signed by the judge.
Does this form cover all types of violence?
The form explains that domestic violence can include things like assault, stalking, or any other crime causing physical injury or death to the petitioner by a family or household member.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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