Can I come to this location to file a restraining order?

Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, you may file a restraining order at the Clearwater Courthouse located at 315 Court Street by going to the Civil Court Records department located in Room 170. Petitions may be filed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (excluding County holidays). If you need to file an Emergency Petition in Pinellas County before 8:30 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., contact The HAVEN in Clearwater at (727) 442-4128 or C.A.S.A. (Community Action Stops Abuse) in St. Petersburg at (727) 895-4912. If you have any questions, you may contact our office at (727) 464-7000 and choose option #5, or visit our webpage at https://www.mypinellasclerk.org/Domestic-Violence-Restraining-Orders.

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