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1. Who can file for a Protective Injunction?

A Petition can be filed by anyone who is the victim of any act of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of any act of domestic violence.  

2. Where can I get the forms for a Protective Injunction?

Protective Injunction forms and written instructions are available at either of the Clerk & Comptroller's Court Operations locations .  Forms are also available at the local domestic violence shelters.  Online forms are available on our Protective Injunctions web page. 

3. What are the different types of Protective Injunction cases?

The different types of Protective Injunction cases are:

• Protective Injunction against Domestic Violence (with children)
• Protective Injunction against Domestic Violence (without children)
• Protective Injunction against Dating Violence
• Protective Injunction against Repeat Violence
• Protective Injunction against Sexual Violence
• Protective Injunction against Stalking

For more information regarding the different types of Protective Injunctions, please visit our Types of Petitions page.

4. Where can I find a Domestic Violence Shelter?

For information on finding a Domestic Violence Shelter in your area, visit the Florida Department of Children and Families.  

You may also contact the Sunrise Domestic Violence Center at (352) 521-3120 in Dade City or the Salvation Army Domestic Violence Center at (727) 856-5797 in New Port Richey.

5. How much does it cost to file for a Protective Injunction?

There is no fee to file a Petition for Protective Injunction.  There is also no charge for the packets.