However, violation of a restraining order is a crime. You will need to arrange for the order to be served on the respondent. You may take the order to the sheriff's department to be served. There is a fee for service. You may have the fee waived by the court if you meet financial guidelines set by the court.
Every county has a time and place for restraining order hearings.
Your local domestic violence program can provide this information and can help you fill out the forms. The court charges a fee to file a restraining order and may charge for certified copies. If you cannot pay, you will need to fill out a motion to waive costs form. The court must either waive the fee or allow you to pay later. When you go to court, you will fill out a complaint and other forms.