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This standard means that the Court must see photographs, text messages, e-mails or any other physical evidence that can support claims made by the Petitioner. The court will not entertain a simple exchange of allegations. The petitioner must provide specific acts of harassment, threats or physical harm as evidence.

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.

Violating a protective order is seen as contempt of court. If injuries result from the act of violating the court order, you can be prosecuted under Penal Code 273.6. The violation may result in criminal charges or a criminal conviction and a mark on your record.

If an individual violates certain terms of a restraining order he or she will be committing a criminal offense. Violating a domestic violence order or civil harassment restraining order can result in far-reaching consequences. A first violation is usually treated as a misdemeanor.

In addition to the relationship between the parties, one of the distinguishing features of civil harassment restraining orders is the high burden of proof that the petitioner must meet for an order to issue after the hearing. The petitioner must prove all the elements of harassment by clear and convincing evidence.

For the person to be restrained, having a restraining order against him or her can have very serious consequences: He or she will not be able to go to certain places or to do certain things. He or she might have to move out of his or her home. It may affect his or her ability to see his or her children.

Does A Restraining Order Show Up In A Record Check? Yes, in most situations. Most restraining orders are "CLETS Orders". This means they are entered into the California criminal database, known as CLETS, "California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System", often called a "rap sheet".

By itself, the restraining order is part of someone's public record in the state of California, and someone could access it by requesting a copy from the court clerk of the county where the order was issued and by paying any associated fees.