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A protective order is only available for people who have experienced dating or family violence and it can lead to criminal penalties (the Respondent/violator can be arrested) if violated. A restraining order can be ordered by a court for many different types of situations and only has civil penalties if violated.
Step 1: Go to the district attorney's office or the courthouse to file. Step 2: Fill out the forms. Step 3: A judge will review your petition. Step 4: Service of process. Step 5: The hearing for a permanent protective order.
In the US, TRO's and orders of protection are issued only if a matter is filed in court. As a court record, the application or petition alone becomes a matter of public record. If the order is issued following that, too, is a matter of public record.
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.
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.
PROTECT website The dedicated website for law enforcement and prosecution personnel to view both applications and orders is called the Protective Order Registry of Texas (PROTECT) and is located at . This portal launched in February 2021.
The statewide registry also provides limited public access to protective orders when the protected person has authorized access. This access is subject to strict confidentiality standards to protect victims of family violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Parties also may agree to enter into a protective order (also referred to as a confidentiality order) to keep confidential information protected from disclosure outside of the case.