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A restraining order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.

A criminal protective order is requested by the district attorney bringing the criminal charges in a case. If a judge grants one, it can remain in effect for up to 10 years. A defendant that violates a CPO can face up to one year in jail.

For example, a criminal protective order may require no contact between the parties, while the restraining order does not prohibit contact. There are legal rules that address conflicting terms and how those conflicts should be solved.

A criminal protective order is requested by the district attorney bringing the criminal charges in a case. If a judge grants one, it can remain in effect for up to 10 years. A defendant that violates a CPO can face up to one year in jail.

) you have to file a request in court before date that the Restraining Order expires. You can do this if you are the person protected by the order or the person restrained by the order.

Q: Are California Restraining Orders Public Records? A: A permanent restraining order is on your public record and will remain there. Sealing a record or expunging charges is only available for criminal charges, and restraining orders are usually part of civil records.

Anyone seeking such an order must be prepared to present some physical evidence in addition to their own written statements and testimony in court. Evidence such as photographs, text messages, police reports or medical records. The court will not entertain a simple exchange of allegations.

If there is a conviction of sexual assault or any crime of domestic violence, the protective order issued by the judge can prevent contact with the victim for ten (10) years. This will remain valid even if the defendant is convicted and sentenced.