You have the right to file a petition to ask the court to issue an injunction to protect you against violence. Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence.Form Number 12.980(a). An injunction (sometimes referred to as a restraining order) is a court order that tells one person to stay away from and not contact another person. A Petition for Injunction can be filed with the Clerk's Office. In some counties, local agencies will assist with filling out the needed forms. To get an injunction, you must file your petition for an injunction for protection against domestic violence with the clerk of the circuit court. Victims of abuse can file injunctions for protection against their alleged abusers at no cost. Domestic Violence documents can be filled out for free. The purpose of an injunction for protection is to give the victim (petitioner) emergency protection and to stop any further abuse.