There are no fees for filing for an order of protection or for having the papers served on the abuser by the sheriff. Also, the court clerk cannot charge a fee for filing, amending, vacating (dismissing), certifying, or photocopying petitions or order of protection. 1. You do not need a lawyer to file for an order of protection. An injunction, also known as a restraining order, is a legal instrument that prohibits someone from approaching you within a specific distance. The court frequently invokes a legal mandate to protect people who experience domestic abuse, dating violence, and sexual violence from further harm. 4. ag6ZS4.