Using the facts of the incident only, keep your statement brief and to the point. Briefly describe the most recent incident of abuse and/or threats of abuse or other behaviors. Focus on the actual behavior. Do not include prior incidents, (that will be the next paragraph).
Public records include documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received by an agency.
Lack of Jurisdiction The respondent can argue that the court does not have jurisdiction to issue a restraining order. This defense can be raised, for instance, if the alleged incidents of domestic violence or harassment did not occur within the jurisdiction of the court.
Since a TPO case is like every other civil case, the documents relating to the case will be available at the county clerk's office for in-person viewing. Therefore, in this regard, TPO records are public information in Georgia.
Contact the court: Reach out to the local courthouse in your area and inquire about any protection orders filed against you. Provide them with your personal information, such as your name and address, to check if there are any records.
Parties also may agree to enter into a protective order (also referred to as a confidentiality order) to keep confidential information protected from disclosure outside of the case.
What if I want to drop (dismiss) my permanent restraining order? If you want to drop your restraining order, you need to go back to the court that issued your order and fill out a request (motion) to dismiss the order. You may have to talk to the judge and tell him/her why you want to drop the restraining order.
The Georgia Protective Order Registry is an online service that stores all Protective Orders issued by the Superior Courts of Georgia as authorized by the Family Violence statutes of the state.
In order to have an order of protection dropped, one must: Return to the county court where the petition for the original order was filed. Complete the necessary paperwork. Speak with the judge or another court officer prior to the order being vacated.