Once you turn in your request, a judge will decide quickly whether to grant temporary protection. The whole process can take a few weeks to months, depending on how complicated your case is. If the judge grants you a long-term restraining order, it can last up to five years.
File a Petition: The party seeking a TRO must file a verified petition in the court where the main case is or will be pending. Present Evidence: The petitioner must provide evidence that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will occur without the TRO.
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
The TRO will usually last for a few weeks. Then there will be a hearing to decide whether the applicant should get a Permanent Restraining Order. (This order is actually limited to five years.)
The injunction is something ordered by the judge that can either be permanent or for a specific period of time. The restraining order usually only happens at the beginning of the case, once the person is served with a temporary restraining order and that will only last until the injunction hearing.
File a Petition: The party seeking a TRO must file a verified petition in the court where the main case is or will be pending. Present Evidence: The petitioner must provide evidence that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will occur without the TRO.