Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Civil Protection Order Portal

An AI assistant guides you step-by-step through requesting a protection order — in plain language, at your own pace, no attorney needed.

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DV Hotline 1-800-500-1119 Victim Services Dial 211 Legal Aid PBC Legal Aid

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Incident Timeline

Review and add details about each incident. More detail helps strengthen your petition.

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Additional Information

We need a few more details. Fields marked with * are required.

1 Requests

2 Your Info

3 Their Info

4 Relationship

5 Children

About You (Petitioner)

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Suffix

Other Names / Aliases

Keep my address confidential

Address *

Date of Birth *

Sex *

Race

Phone Number

Safe to call this number

Email Address

About the Person You Need Protection From (Respondent)

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Name partially or fully unknown

Other Names / Aliases / Nicknames

Last Known Address

Address unknown

Physical Description

Date of Birth

Approximate Age

Sex

Race

Height

Weight (lbs)

Hair Color

Eye Color

Distinguishing Marks or Scars

Vehicle Information

Make / Model

Color

Tag / License Plate

Employment

Employer Name

Work Address

Work Phone

Work Hours

Your Relationship

How do you know this person? *

When did this relationship begin?

When did it end? (if applicable)

Do you currently live together?

Yes No Previously, but not now

Prior Court Cases

Have you ever sought a protection order against this person before?

Yes No

Has this person ever sought a protection order against you?

Yes No

Are there any other court cases involving both of you?

Children

Are there minor children involved?

Yes No

Review Your Petition

Plain Language Legal Language

Petition Filed

Under Review

Hearing Scheduled

Order Issued

Active Protection

Upcoming Hearing

Recent Activity

Your Documents

Actions

Modify Order Request changes to existing terms

Extend Order Request extension before expiration

Report Violation The respondent violated the order

Safety Planning

Your safety is the most important thing. Use this checklist to prepare for your protection.

Emergency contacts — Save 911, DV Hotline (1-800-500-1119), and a trusted friend/family member in your phone Go bag ready — Prepare a bag with: ID, keys, phone charger, medications, cash, change of clothes, important documents Safe location identified — Know where you can go quickly: a friend's home, shelter, or public place Copy of protection order — Keep a copy of your order with you at all times and give copies to your workplace, school, and children's school Document everything — Save screenshots of threatening messages, keep a log of incidents with dates and details Change passwords & locks — Update passwords on email, social media, and bank accounts. Change locks if respondent had keys Children's safety — Inform school/daycare about the protection order and who is authorized for pickup Victim advocate support — Connect with a local DV advocate who can help with safety planning, court preparation, and resources

Local Resources:

National DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1119 (24/7) PBC Victim Services: 211 Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA): (561) 265-3797

Civil Protection Order Portal

Protection Order Assistant

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Incident Timeline

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Additional Information

About You (Petitioner)

About the Person You Need Protection From (Respondent)

Physical Description

Vehicle Information

Employment

Your Relationship

Prior Court Cases

Children

What Protection Do You Need?

Sections

Case Type

Your Safety

Review Your Petition

Documents Ready

Upcoming Hearing

Recent Activity

Your Documents

Actions

Safety Planning