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CV-405

Petition for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Petition and Motion for Injunction Hearing (Harassment)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 10, 2026

This form is used to start a case asking the court for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or a final Injunction Hearing because of harassment. It asks for details about the person seeking protection, the person they are protected from, and a description of the harassing behavior.

The court describes it as: To start an action in civil or juvenile court for a TRO/final injunction in harassment matters. Available in Spanish and Hmong.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to file an action in civil or juvenile court because they believe they are being harassed and need the court to issue protective orders.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person filing the petition, called the Petitioner, fills out this form.
What kind of information is needed?
The form asks for personal details about the person seeking protection and the person they are protected from, as well as details about the harassment.
Does filing this form involve fees?
The form mentions that if a service fee is required by the sheriff, the petitioner must pay that fee directly to the sheriff.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 10, 2026.

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