How Do restraining orders work in California?
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How Do restraining orders work in California?
These are orders telling the restrained person to move out from where the protected person lives and to take only clothing and personal belongings until the court hearing. These orders can only be asked for in domestic violence or elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order cases.
What happens if you violate your own restraining order in California?
Under Penal Code 273.6 PC, California law makes it a crime for a person to violate the terms or conditions of a court-issued restraining order, protective order, or stay-away order. This offense is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of up to one year in jail.
How long do temporary restraining orders last in California?
between 20 and 25 days
Does it cost anything to file a restraining order?
It does not cost anything to file for an order of protection. Many orders of protection cases are handled without a lawyer however it can often be helpful to have one represent you in court.
Is an Avo the same as a restraining order?
An AVO is an Apprehended Violence Order. It is an order to protect victims of domestic violence when they are fearful of future violence or threats to their safety. They are sometimes called restraining orders or protection orders.
