Requesting a Family Court Protective Order
You may request a Family Court temporary restraining order (TRO) if the person harassing or abusing you:
- Is someone you are married to or were married to.
- Is a family member.
- Lives with you.
- Is someone with whom you had a child.
- Is in a dating relationship with you.
(See District Court Protective Orders for other cases.)
Call the Adult Services Branch of Family Court (ASB) and be prepared to briefly provide details about the abuse. This includes physical and psychological abuse, verbal threats and property damage.
- O`ahu - (808) 538-5959
- Maui - (808) 244-2706
- Hawai`i - (808) 933-1311
- Kaua`i - (808) 482-2330
Call hours: 7:45 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays.
After the ASB worker receives information about your abuse and the person against whom you are filing charges, you will be scheduled for an appointment at the Family Court. During this appointment, your request for the TRO will be filed for the judge's review.
The application process takes three to four hours. Please arrange for child care, if necessary.
Parking
For O`ahu applicants, there is usually available parking across the street at the Circuit Court parking garage (Pohukaina St. entrance) for $1.00 an hour. Parking at Restaurant Row (One Waterfront) is $3.00 per half hour. ASB does not validate. For neighbor island arrangements, please check with your respective court.
