Preparing for Court
UPDATED September 5, 2007
Hawaii issues protective and restraining orders through both the District Court and Family Court. See the How to Get an Order of Protection page to determine which court you should go to.
You will find info for the Hawaii court system at: www.state.hi.us/jud/ctfms.htm
Forms for Family Court protective orders are not yet available online, but check the links below in case they have been posted. For District Court restraining orders, you will find these forms online for each judicial district:
*
Petition for TRO (TRO) - Petition for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and for Injunction Against Harassment; Declaration of Petitioner; Temporary Restraining Order Against Harassment; and Notice of Hearing
*
Order Granting Injunction Against Harassment (TRO) - Order Granting Petition for Injunction Against Harassment
O'ahu (First Judicial Circuit): www.state.hi.us/jud/first.htm
Maui (Second Judicial Circuit): www.state.hi.us/jud/second.htm
Hawai'i (Third Judicial Circuit): www.state.hi.us/jud/third.htm
Kaua'i (Fifth Judicial Circuit):www.state.hi.us/jud/five.htm
If you do not find what you need there, you may also find forms at the courthouse in your area. To find the courthouse in your area, go to Courthouse Locations.
A local domestic violence organization may also be able to provide you with the necessary forms. Go to HI State and Local Programs to find an organization in your area.
You will find info for the Hawaii court system at: www.state.hi.us/jud/ctfms.htm
Forms for Family Court protective orders are not yet available online, but check the links below in case they have been posted. For District Court restraining orders, you will find these forms online for each judicial district:
*
Petition for TRO (TRO) - Petition for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and for Injunction Against Harassment; Declaration of Petitioner; Temporary Restraining Order Against Harassment; and Notice of Hearing
*
Order Granting Injunction Against Harassment (TRO) - Order Granting Petition for Injunction Against Harassment
O'ahu (First Judicial Circuit): www.state.hi.us/jud/first.htm
Maui (Second Judicial Circuit): www.state.hi.us/jud/second.htm
Hawai'i (Third Judicial Circuit): www.state.hi.us/jud/third.htm
Kaua'i (Fifth Judicial Circuit):www.state.hi.us/jud/five.htm
If you do not find what you need there, you may also find forms at the courthouse in your area. To find the courthouse in your area, go to Courthouse Locations.
A local domestic violence organization may also be able to provide you with the necessary forms. Go to HI State and Local Programs to find an organization in your area.