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.
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.
One of the primary restrictions imposed by a restraining order in California is prohibiting any form of contact between the individual subject to the order and the protected person.
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.
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
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.
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.
I am presenting form CH-110 Temporary Restraining Order for the court s signature together with this Request. CH-100 Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.