If you have been a victim of:

• Domestic Violence
• Repeat Violence
• Dating Violence
• Sexual Violence
• Stalking or Cyberstalking
• Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Persons and Disabled Adults or their guardian, caregiver, or conservator

• Photo ID for yourself
• Photo of the respondent/subject (if available)
• Information about the respondent/subject (address, workplace, date of birth (DOB), etc.)
• Important dates, notes, or incidents
• A copy of a police report (if available but not required)

To print or pre-fill any injunction or restraining order forms, please visit the Florida State Courts System Self-Help Center website, maintained by the Office of the State Courts Administrator. This site provides the most current Petition for Injunction forms.

Broward County Main Courthouse

201 SE 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Room #02140
Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Broward County West Courthouse

100 North Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL
Room #180
Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Emergency restraining orders under the Domestic Violence Statute are available after 5:00 pm or on weekends and holidays. To access the emergency procedures, you should contact the Women in Distress Crisis Line at 954-761-1133.

• After 5:00 PM
• Weekends & holidays

Women in Distress Crisis Line: 954-761-1133 (24 hours / 7 days) *Services are available to all people regardless of gender or gender identity.

Eligible Injunctions

• F.S. 741.30 - Domestic Violence
• F.S. 784.046 - Repeat Violence, Sexual Violence, Dating Violence
• F.S. 784.0485 - Stalking
• F.S. 825.1035 - Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Persons and Disabled Adults

Having a Hope Card offers several significant benefits:

• Immediate Verification: The card acts as an official, easily recognizable proof of a valid protective order. It simplifies the process for law enforcement and other authorities to verify the existence and details of the injunction, ensuring quicker responses and enhanced protection.
• Enhanced Safety: With a Hope Card in hand, individuals can confidently demonstrate their protected status during encounters with law enforcement or other entities, minimizing the risk of confusion or miscommunication.
• Accessible Support: The card serves as a constant reminder of the legal protections in place and provides direct access to support resources and information tailored to help individuals navigate their safety plan.

If you have a final injunction for protection, the process of obtaining a Hope Card is straightforward and free of charge.

• Simply refer to the order of protection issued by the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, when completing the Hope Card Request Form.
• Submit the completed Hope Card Request Form to the Clerk's office for processing, to the division the protective order was issued.
• Upon receipt, the Clerk's Office will produce the requestor, within three (3) business days, a wallet-size Hope Card that will serve as a crucial tool that presents important information about final injunctions for protection.
• Hope Cards are valid for two years after the issuance date of a final order or the expiration date of the injunction, whichever comes first.