Who should file this form?

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

If I am under eighteen, who must sign this form?

If you are under eighteen and have never been married, one of your parents or your legal guardian must sign this petition for you.

12.980(q)

Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court for an order that keeps you safe from sexual violence. It asks the court to issue a protective order.

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This form is used if you are a victim of sexual violence, or if you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor child who is a victim of sexual violence. You must have reported the sexual violence to law enforcement and be cooperating with any criminal case.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?: The person asking the court for protection is called the petitioner. The person you are asking the court to protect you from is called the respondent.
If I am under eighteen, who must sign this form?: If you are under eighteen and have never been married, one of your parents or your legal guardian must sign this petition for you.

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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