Oregon Petition for Restraining Order to Prevent Abuse

You are at least 18 years old. If you are younger, then you may seek a restraining order (1) if you are or you were married to the abuser, and/or (2) you have been in a sexual relationship with the abuser, and (3) the person who abused you is at least 18 years old.

A restraining order is a court order to protect your physical safety. It can tell the other person (the respondent) to move. The order can also specify locations where the respondent cannot go. The Petition includes other things that you can ask for if you think they will help you stay safe.

Be punctual. Make sure your witnesses are present and prepared. Ensure your evidence is ready. If witnesses or documents that have been subpoenaed and are not in the court, let the judge know. Dress in a manner similar to that as you would for a job interview.

In order to be eligible for a FAPA Restraining Order in Oregon, the Respondent must be a spouse or former spouse; an adult related by blood, marriage or adoption; someone with whom you have or are currently living; someone whom you have been involved in a sexually intimate relationship within the last two years; or the

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.

No-contact orders can force a domestic violence defendant out of their home, making it necessary to live elsewhere. They can also cut off a defendant's access to their children, making it impossible for the defendant to provide any help to the victim when it comes to child care and rearing.