The California Order to Renew Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a court order that extends the protection of an existing domestic violence restraining order. It is issued by a judge in the state of California and is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence from further abuse, neglect, or harm. This type of restraining order can be issued if the original order is due to expire, or if the protected party is in imminent danger. There are two types of California Order to Renew Domestic Violence Restraining Order: Emergency Order and Standard Order. An emergency order can be issued without the abuser being present, which allows for immediate protection. It is valid for up to 5 days, and can be extended up to 3 months. A standard order requires the abuser to be present at the hearing and is valid for up to 5 years. Both orders require the abuser to stay away from the protected party, and place restrictions on their contact, including no physical or verbal abuse. Violation of the restraining order can result in criminal prosecution.