The Hearing

You should bring the following things to Court:

• Witnesses – Witnesses must come to Court to testify. Letters from witnesses are not allowed. You may subpoena witnesses, but there is a fee.
• Evidence – Pictures, phone records, messages, etc. that you want the Court to consider. If the evidence is on your phone, you MUST print it prior to Court or your phone will be taken into evidence.

At the hearing, you will be expected to testify about the facts in your petition. The Respondent will also be given the opportunity to testify at this hearing. The Judge will then decide whether to issue either a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection which will remain in effect for a specific time period or until modified or dissolved by the Court.