A civil harassment restraining order california is available to people who are being harassed, stalked, or threatened by someone who is not in a close domestic relationship with them — such as a neighbor, coworker, acquaintance, or stranger. It is distinct from a domestic violence restraining order, which applies to intimate partners and family members.
Who Can Get a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?
A civil harassment restraining order california is available when the respondent is not a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, dating partner, or family member (those situations use DVRO procedures). Common situations: a neighbor who threatens or harasses you; an acquaintance who stalks or threatens you; a coworker who engages in harassment outside of the workplace; or a stranger who has made credible threats. Workplace violence restraining order california: employers can obtain a workplace violence restraining order on behalf of employees who are being threatened at work.
Elder Abuse Restraining Order California
Elder abuse restraining order california is available under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act for people 65 or older (or dependent adults 18–64) who are being abused, neglected, or financially exploited. An elder abuse restraining order can be obtained by the elder or dependent adult themselves, by a conservator, or by certain authorized parties. The process is similar to a DVRO — a temporary order can be obtained on the day of filing, with a full hearing within 21–25 days.
Civil vs Domestic Violence Restraining Order
The key difference: a DVRO is for intimate partners and family members; a civil harassment restraining order california is for everyone else. The standard of proof is slightly different — civil harassment requires a showing of a course of conduct that would cause a reasonable person substantial emotional distress, or a credible threat of violence. Furubotten Law, APC handles civil harassment and elder abuse restraining order proceedings throughout Orange County and Riverside County. Call (714) 795-3862 for a complimentary case evaluation.