The Restraining Order Process

When somebody has threatened you or your family, you may have justifiable cause to obtain a restraining order. However, it is not as easy as it may sound. Depending on what state you reside in, you will need to follow certain procedures in order to get a restraining order. There are three components to a obtaining a restraining order. You must first show that you qualify for the order, which means that you must prove to the court that you need one. The judge will then decide what level of protection you can receive (i.e. a temporary or permanent restraining order). Finally, the order will outline how the document is to be enforced by local and state law enforcement.

Once a restraining order is obtained, should the person listed on the document disobey the terms of the order, he or she may be arrested by police. Do you feel that you are in need of a restraining order due to domestic violence or someone else's threatening behavior? If so, contact the Law Office of Michael Young today to enlist the help of a Riverside family lawyer who can help you seek your order of protection in the state of California.