Domestic Violence Intake Unit

About This Office

Operated through the joint efforts of the Clerk of Courts (COC) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) Advocacy unit, the Intake Unit is comprised of intake counselors and support staff dedicated to providing efficient and responsive services to the court and the community. The Intake Unit provides assistance with the completion of all required documents necessary to obtain an injunction for protection against domestic, repeat, dating and sexual violence, and makes referrals to support services in the community. The Department of Human Services Advocacy Unit is also responsible for Miami-Dade County's Domestic Violence Hotline. Hotline services are available twenty-four hours daily.