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Restraining orders require some sort of threatening behavior which has affected the protected party or by which there's reasonable cause to believe the protected party may be affected. Domestic violence orders tend to include showings of emotional, psychological, and/or physical abuse.
Judges in California look at many factors when they decide on restraining orders. Knowing why a judge might deny a restraining order can help people prepare their cases better. Courts often deny orders because there's not enough evidence or because of procedural mistakes.
California Domestic Violence Laws. In the State of California, as in many other states, “Restraining Orders” and “Protective Orders” mean exactly the same thing.