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California Restraining Orders Affords Protection Under the Law

By Walin & Klarich

Restraining Order, Do I need one to protect myself legally if someone is harassing or stalking me? If someone is stalking, harassing, threatening you, etc. you can seek a civil harassment restraining order (RO). A civil harassment RO is appropriate if you are not related to, not married to, do not have children with, do not have a dating relationship, etc with the person that is stalking/harassing/threatening you. Civil harassment Restraining Orders in California are very common in situations where neighbors are not getting along and are causing problems and disrupting your life to the point where legal intervention is necessary. Contacting the police department will temporarily remedy the situation; however the police department will most likely inform you that it is best to seek a Restraining Order...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on November 15, 2008 (boomark / email).