Restraining Orders

A restraining order is a court order that can protect you from being physically abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.

 The procedure for obtaining a restraining order is:

• 1. complete the forms for a court hearing and for a temporary restraining order,

  2. file the forms with the court,

  3. verify if the judge granted the request for a hearing and/or the temporary restraining order,

  4. have the restrained party served with the court documents at least 5 days before the hearing,

  5. file the proof of service,

  6. appear in court on the hearing date.

The procedure for defending against a restraining order is:

• 1. complete a Response to the restraining order,

  2. have the protected party served with the Response,

  3. file the Response and Proof of Service with the court at least 3 days before the hearing,

  4. relinquish all weapons and file proof of relinquishment with the court, and

  5. appear in court on the hearing date.

 Frequently Asked Questions for Restraining Orders

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