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.
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.
Notice of Court Hearing (form CH-109) This form tells you when you need to go to court. You have a court hearing (court date) because the person listed in number 1 has asked for a restraining order against you.
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.
A civil harassment restraining order can be granted against someone who has harassed, stalked, threatened, or harmed another person emotionally or physically. What if I am under 18? If you are 12 or older, you can ask for a restraining order on your own and without your parent's permission.
Notice of Court Hearing (CH-109) Tells you when your court date is and whether the judge granted a temporary restraining order in your case.
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.
This standard means that the Court must see photographs, text messages, e-mails or any other physical evidence that can support claims made by the Petitioner. The court will not entertain a simple exchange of allegations. The petitioner must provide specific acts of harassment, threats or physical harm as evidence.