What information will the court need to file a petition for injunction for protection?
In order for the Court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to grant an Injunction, your Petition must contain certain information. This information must include specific facts and circumstances, including dates, which convince the Court that an immediate and present danger of violence exists. This information will assist the Court in determining whether or not the Respondent should be immediately restrained, without notice, from any contact with you, pending a full hearing. The information contained within your Petition will determine whether or not the court decides to provide you with the necessary protection as a victim of violence. Other information required on the Petition will aid law enforcement agencies in locating and identifying the Respondent for the purpose of serving the appropriate paperwork (i.e., respondent’s physical description, date of birth, address where he or she can be located). You must describe any previous or pending attempts you have made to obt
