Statutory Restraining Order Oregon

If a Judge hears from an individual about past cases of physical or emotional abuse without a good explanation from the other side, a restraining order can be granted.If the connection between the parties is something else, like neighbors, then the restraining order is a civil one, not domestic violence.

You can fill out and file a Response to Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (Form CH-120. ) where you tell the judge your side of the story about what happened. Even if you do not file a Response, GO TO YOUR HEARING!

There are typically two reasons for a denied restraining order petition: Petitioner did not establish a claim for relief. Petitioner did not appear at the time set for the ex parte hearing on the petition.

In situations where a court issued a restraining order that lack jurisdiction, that order is also invalidated. If this is proven during the trial, you are not bound by such an order. Falsely accused. In case you are falsely accused of violating a restraining order, a defense attorney can clear you of all the charges.

You cannot drop the charges, but as long as the judge believes that you are not being forced or coerced into dropping the No Contact order, he/she should drop it. Just go to the court that put the order in effect and ask the Clerk's office to pull the case and tell them what it is that you are seeking.

The court is looking for a description of your relationship to the respondent, when, where, what happened, and who did what to whom. Using the facts of the incident only, keep your statement brief and to the point. Briefly describe the most recent incident of abuse and/or threats of abuse or other behaviors.