Is there a fee to file an anti-harassment petition?

The fee for an anti-harassment action is $83. Once the fee is paid it will not be refunded even though the judge may decline approval of the order. In addition, the petitioner is required to pay the fees for service of the documents on the respondent. The petitioner is entitled to recover these costs at the hearing if the court so orders. If the court at the time of the filing determines that a petitioner lacks the funds to pay the costs of filing, the court may waive the fee and require no fees for service of the documents on the respondent. If fees have been waived, the court may require the respondent to reimburse the county for such costs if a permanent order is entered.

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1. What are the three different alternatives available for protection?
2. Where do you go to obtain this help?
3. How do you apply for an anti-harassment protection order?
4. Are there restrictions on where you can file?
5. Is there a fee to file an anti-harassment petition?
6. How does the court decide if there is harassment?
7. What kind of protection can the order provide?
8. What if the order is violated?