Restraining Orders

Carefully fill out the petition. You will be the petitioner, and the harasser will be the respondent. Write about the most recent incidents of harassment, using descriptive language that fits your situation. For example, you might use words like “slapping,” “hitting,” “grabbing,” “following,” “threatening,” etc., If you remember the specific words used to threaten you, you may want to include that language in the petition. Include details and dates, if possible. Be specific.

Be sure to write a safe mailing address and phone number. You can ask that your contact information be kept confidential, along with the addresses for any schools you and your children attend. If you are staying at a shelter, use a Post Office Box, not a street address.

You may be able to ask the clerk for help if you have questions about filling out the forms. If you’d like to fill out the forms in advance, you can find links to them on our Hawai‘i Download Court Forms page. To find your courthouse, go to the Hawai‘i Courthouse Locations page.