An emergency petition filed with the family court under the Protection Against Violence Act, such as a restraining order or a housing assignment order in cases of domestic violence.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Varies by case
Call the police (emergency)
In case of immediate danger: Call 911; the perpetrator may be removed from the premises.
File an urgent petition with the family court
With an affidavit regarding the incident, without a hearing if necessary.
Service and Enforcement
Violations of this order are punishable by law.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
People who are subjected to violence, threats, or stalking by another person.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
If you are in immediate danger, call the police (110) right away. They can issue a restraining order against the violent person.