After the hearing, a judge can issue a protective order that lasts up to 18 months, and can later be renewed after a hearing in front of a judge. The parts of the protective order that tell the abuser to not abuse, harass, or interfere with you can last forever.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
A TRO is granted just by asking for it. As soon as you submit the paperwork to the family law clerk at the counter, that paperwork goes ASAP to a judge. If the court is in session, the judge grants the TRO, if not, the judge gets the paperwork the...
Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) (CH-130) Tells you that a judge has made a long-term restraining order in your case.
If the judge decides that there was abuse and that there is also a credible threat to the plaintiff's safety, a final order of protection will be granted and will last for up to one year.
Ask for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Form NameForm Number Civil Case Cover Sheet CM-010 Declaration OR Attached Declaration MC-030 OR MC-031 Proof of Personal Service CH-200 Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) CH-1308 more rows
The burden of proof is on the protected party to prove to the court by a preponderance of the evidence that there is a reasonable apprehension of future abuse.
State to the court that you would like a restraining order and what you would like the court to order. Be as specific as possible. Examples: “I am asking the court to grant me a _____ month/year injunction.” “I want no contact in person, at home, by phone, at work, by mail or through third parties.”
Request For Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CH-100) Ask the judge for a restraining order and tell the judge why you need one. Get form CH-100.