Types of California Restraining Orders

If you are going through a tumultuous family law matter, such as domestic violence, you may find that you are in need of a restraining order.  In the state of California, there are several different types of restraining orders for you to choose from and they are detailed further below:

-   Emergency Protective Order:  this order is valid for 5 days and is issued by police.  Usually, victims of domestic abuse seek this type of order.

-   Criminal Protective Order: people who wish to obtain this type of order will have to go through the District Attorney's Office.  This order is commonly issued when a person is a victim of domestic violence and wishes to have zero contact with the abuser.

-   Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order:  this order is valid for 3 weeks.  However, people can request for this order to remain intact for 1 - 3 years, which is helpful for those who have been harassed or assaulted.

-   Civil Harassment Restraining Order:  this order is used to put an end to any type of harassment, from menacing phone calls to stalking.

For more information on restraining orders, contact the Law Offices of Michael R. Young to arrange to speak with a Riverside family lawyer.