Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence.
Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective March 1, 2015
This form is used to ask the court for a temporary order to keep someone safe from sexual violence. It sets out rules about what the person named Respondent cannot do to the person named Petitioner.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used when a person believes they are in danger from sexual violence and needs a temporary order from the court. It also sets up a date for a final hearing where the court will decide if the order should continue.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is for a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence, which is a court order meant to keep someone safe from sexual violence.
- Does this order last forever?
- This temporary injunction is effective until a hearing is set, and it cannot last longer than 15 days unless the court changes it or the Respondent is in jail.
- Who has to appear at the hearing?
- Both the Petitioner and the Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2015.
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