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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. The plaintiff will be directed to go to the clerks counter to wait for the order.
No, a person with a restraining order is generally prohibited from contacting the individual protected by the order, which includes communication through social media. Violating a restraining order can lead to legal consequences, including arrest.
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. Contact can include direct communication, such as: Phone calls.
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.
TRO/Injunction Hearing During this hearing, you need to present the court with information about continued abuse and threats. Based on your testimony and documentation, the judge decides whether to extend your protection beyond 90 days. The judge can issue an injunction for up to three years.
In New York, this type of substitute motion is called an "Order to Show Cause." An order to show cause can be heard anytime the court directs, even fewer than the usual eight days, and even as short as a few hours later, if the court is convinced there's a real emergency.
Under California law, if your wife obtains a restraining order against you, you will be officially served with the order. This means that a process server, sheriff, or other authorized individual will deliver the documents to you in person.
You can sue anyone for anything, but to win you'll need significantly more than an allegation that they filed a restraining order that was not made permanent. Your most likely claim would be abuse of process and that would require proof that the case was filed for an improper purpose.
If the judge or referee believes you have adequately established the elements of a restraining order (more on that below), it can issue a temporary restraining order. If the order is issued without notifying the other person, it's called an ex parte order.