Restraining Orders

The steps to get a gun violence protective order are similar to the steps to get a domestic abuse protective order, but you will fill out different forms.

When you file for a gun violence protective order, your petition must include:

• an affidavit or sworn statement that includes the specific reasons you believe that the respondent poses a danger of causing bodily injury to him/herself or another person if s/he has access to firearms and ammunition (Note: You must have personal knowledge about the information you include on the affidavit;)
• the number, types, and locations of any firearms or ammunition that you believe the respondent has or controls;
• information about any existing protective orders you’re aware of that have been issued against the respondent; and
• whether there is any other lawsuit, complaint, petition, or other action in the state involving you and the respondent.¹

¹ Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134–63(b)