A Harassment Order addresses unwanted behavior that may not necessarily involve physical harm but still causes significant distress to the victim. In contrast, a Restraining Order is typically sought in cases involving a history of violence, physical threat, or other forms of serious harm.
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 civil harassment restraining order can be granted against someone who has harassed, stalked, threatened, or harmed another person emotionally or physically.
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...
Look at number 3 on this form to see the date, time, and location for your court hearing. If you don't go to your court hearing, the judge can grant a restraining order against you that can last up to five years.
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.
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.