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Restraining Order Form For Texas In Palm Beach
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Palm Beach
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Step 1: Go to the district attorney's office or the courthouse to file. Step 2: Fill out the forms. Step 3: A judge will review your petition. Step 4: Service of process. Step 5: The hearing for a permanent protective order.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
A protective order is only available for people who have experienced dating or family violence and it can lead to criminal penalties (the Respondent/violator can be arrested) if violated. A restraining order can be ordered by a court for many different types of situations and only has civil penalties if violated.
Step 1: Go to the district attorney's office or the courthouse to file. Step 2: Fill out the forms. Step 3: A judge will review your petition. Step 4: Service of process. Step 5: The hearing for a permanent protective order.
If the judge decides that there was abuse and that there is also a credible threat to the plaintiff's safety, a final order of protection will be granted and will last for up to one year.
After the hearing, a judge can issue a protective order that lasts up to 18 months, and can later be renewed after a hearing in front of a judge. The parts of the protective order that tell the abuser to not abuse, harass, or interfere with you can last forever.
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These links contain forms and instructions for obtaining a protective order. A protective order is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a restraining order.The Domestic Violence Department is located in room 3.2200 on the 3rd floor of the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach, as well as our branch offices. How do I ask for a Protective Order? Fill out the following forms found in this kit: Do I use the Affidavit or Declaration form? Reason(s) for Protective Order: (Mark all that apply). The Respondent committed family violence, dating violence, or child abuse. Step 1: Go to the courthouse and get the necessary forms. The following five forms are required to file an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence with or without minor Children. An attorney with our office will review your application for protective order and determine if our office will represent you.