Guide to Civil Restraining Order (pdf) - Superior Court, Riverside

Type ofRestrainingOrderCivil Restraining OrdersCivilHarassmentWorkplaceViolenceElder/DependantAbuseDomestic ViolenceYou can getthis kind oforder if:You are in danger orare worried about yoursafety because you arebeing:Stalked, Harassed,sexually assaulted, orthreatened bysomeone you do nothave a closerelationship with, like aneighbor or roommate.This type of order isnot for people whohave dated or whoare closely related.You are anemployer whoseemployee hassuffered violence,or has beenthreatened withviolence that hasbeen or could becarried out at theworkplace.You are 65 or older, oryou are between 18 and64 and have certaindisabilitiesYou want to protect youand your family fromsomeone:You are dating (or used todate) or,You are married to (orwere married to), orYou are closely related to(like a parent, child,brother, sister,grandparent, orgrandchild)You have a child with.It can ordersomeone to:Not contact you in anyway;Stay away from you,your home and, yourwork.Not assault, stalk,follow or contactthe employee;Stay away from theemployee, his/herresidence,workplace, schooland vehicles.Not contact you in anyway;Stay away from you,your home (unless youare roommates), andyour work;Move out of your home.Not contact you in anyway;Stay away from you, yourhome, and your work;Move out of your home.The court can also ordereither parent to pay childsupport or follow specificcustody/visitation orders ifyou have children with thatperson.It lasts: Up to 3 years. Up to 3 years. Up to 3 years. Up to 5 years.It costs:It depends on thetype of harassmentand/or your income.It depends on thetype of harassmentand/or yourincome.Free.Free.If you need assistance regarding a Civil Harassment Restraining Order,please pick up a Civil Self-Help Assistance Calendar at your local courtor online at: http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/cal_rivcivilselfhelp.pdf