Navigation Florida’s clerks recognizes domestic violence awareness month
Each year, Florida’s clerks of court help tens of thousands of vulnerable individuals suffering from harmful or threatening interactions apply for protective injunctions. In observance of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) is recognizing survivors of domestic violence and highlighting services provided by Clerks of Court to assist those facing domestic violence issues.
“As Clerks of Court, we are often the starting point for individuals impacted by domestic violence who decide to take action,” said 2024-25 FCCC President and Orange County Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell. “We see these heartbreaking cases daily and take our role in offering assistance to those affected very seriously. By providing guidance and helping process applications for protective injunctions year-round at no cost to the filer, Clerks of court statewide work to ensure that every survivor receives the protection and care they need to find safety and hope. If you or anyone you know needs assistance with a domestic violence injunction or restraining order, we encourage you to please contact your local clerk’s office for assistance.”
Florida’s clerks of court receive and process domestic violence injunctions, or restraining orders, and these essential services are available at no cost to recipients of the service. Clerks are dedicated to having professionals available at courthouses and annex locations to help with domestic violence injunctions for vulnerable individuals.
