If you feel unsafe or are in danger, a temporary injunction, also known as a restraining order, may be issued until a judge can rule on your petition. Need an Injunction for Protection?You can obtain an injunction for protection at any of the following locations: Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center. 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 motion for a preliminary injunction: (1) must include "Preliminary Injunction" in the title but otherwise must comply with Local Rule 6.01(a) and (b) A party against whom a temporary injunction has been granted may move to dissolve or modify it at any time. A police officer will then serve a copy of the petition and temporary injunction on the respondent, along with a notice of hearing on the permanent injunction. These are usually issued when there is a danger that a delay in issuing an injunction will cause irreparable harm.