Determine whether you need an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking, cyberstalking, or exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult
Go to the clerk of court in the county where you live, where the other person lives, or where the violence occurred
Ask for the petition for injunction for protection
Fill out the petition completely and truthfully
Include specific incidents, dates, threats, injuries, police reports, texts, emails, photos, witnesses, and other evidence
File the petition with the clerk of court
Ask for a temporary injunction if you need immediate protection
Wait for the judge to review the petition
Attend any scheduled hearing
Have the other person served with the court papers
Bring copies of your evidence and witnesses to the hearing
Tell the judge why you need the injunction and what protection you want
Follow all court orders after the injunction is granted
Keep a copy of the injunction with you
Call 911 if the other person violates the injunction
Renew or modify the injunction if needed by returning to court