Civil Harassment Restraining Order![]()
Can you assist me in obtaining a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?Yes. We will listen to you, prepare the needed forms, and give you step-by-step instructions on how to proceed. Full representation is offered in Tulare, Kings, and Tulare Counties.What is a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?
It is a court order that helps protect people from harassment. Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are different from Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in that the person harassing is not some one who you have dated or to whom you are closely related. A person may seek protection if you are worried about your safety because someone with whom you do not have an intimate or familial relationship with, such as a neighbor or roommate, has stalked you, harassed you, threatened you, physically assaulted you, or sexually assaulted you.
Do I have to pay filing fees and Sheriff service fees for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?
If the restrained person has used or threatened to use violence against you, you will not have to pay a filing fee. If you cannot afford to pay filing fees, you may be eligible for a fee waiver.
If the order is based on prior acts of violence , a credible threat of violence, or stalking, you are entitled to free service of the order by a sheriff. You may also get free service if you received a fee waiver. Otherwise, you will pay fees.
How long does a Civil Harassment Rstraining Order last?
It could last up to 3 years.
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