Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence

This form is used to ask the court for a protective order that stops repeat violence. It asks the court to issue an injunction if the person filing believes they or a family member are in danger from another person.

Common questions

Who should file this form?

The person asking the court for protection is called the petitioner. The person they are asking the court to protect them from is called the respondent.

If the judge grants the petition, what happens next?

The judge may sign a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence, which lasts until a full hearing or for 15 days, whichever is first.

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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