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If your only form of communication with another person was via email, it is possible that a protective order could be issued based on the content of those emails.
If you are facing severe online abuse, you may be able to request that a judge issue a restraining order to prevent the perpetrator from further harassing you. Restraining orders can provide a concrete remedy against persistent online abuse.
Emails which contain threatening messages or content that causes the recipient distress, fear or anger may also qualify as email harassment. Furthermore, California online harassment law states that it is illegal to use an electronic device to repeatedly contact someone with the intention to harass or annoy them.
To read the definitions of any harassment or cyberstalking crimes in your state, you can go to our Crimes page and enter your state in the drop-down menu. Threatening or harassing emails may also be a basis for a restraining order against the abuser.
Report the Harassment: If the emails are threatening or violate the terms of service of your email provider, report them. Providers like Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook have options to report abuse. Contact Authorities: If the harassment escalates or you feel unsafe, contact local law enforcement.
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.
An order of protection can order someone not to injure, threaten or harass you, your family, or any other people listed in the order. For example, it can order someone to: have no contact with you, your family, household members, or your children, regardless of their age (see: Melanie's Law) move out of your home.
Contact the court: Reach out to the local courthouse in your area and inquire about any protection orders filed against you. Provide them with your personal information, such as your name and address, to check if there are any records.
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.