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• How do I file for an Injunction for Protection? The appropriate packet will need to be completed and the full name and a good add...
• My husband just got out of jail and we live at the same address, do I need to put a protective order (injunction) out on him? Injunctions are for acts or threats of bodily harm for domestic violence. If you ...
• Does my injunction protect family members and/or children? Injunctions are per person, only minor children of the 2 parties filing against e...
• Is a police report needed to file an injunction? No, a police report is not required in order to file an injunction. However, if t...
• How do I dismiss, extend, or make a change/modify an injunction? The packet(s) are available in our office, please come in with your ID to complet...
• I have an injunction against someone and they are contacting me, what do I do? You will need to come into the office and fill out the Petition for Violation pap...
• I want to file an injunction. Does the person I am filing against have to live in Florida? No, however, you will have to know the person's out-of-state address and the coun...
• I want to make my no-violent contact injunction a no contact injunction (or vice versa). Either party can come in with I.D. and complete the motion to modify which will b...
• The person I am filing an injunction against has not been served and we have court soon. How can I get the court date extended? You will still need to appear at your scheduled court date.  At that time you wil...
• I have a military protection order, do I also need a civilian order to protect me when I am off base? You may contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office to confirm their ability to ...
• I have an injunction hearing that includes OBO minor children, do I bring the children with me? Generally:  If your case is set for hearing or granted a temporary order ONLY on ...