Restraining Order Information

For Information for Protective Orders in Orange County, CA
Temporary Restraining Order Information Line Community Service Programs, Inc.

24-Hour Recorded Information in English, Spanish and Vietnamese:  (714) 973-0134

Domestic Violence Assistance Program Community Service Programs, Inc.

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - (714) 935-7956
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Victims of domestic violence may file a petition requesting orders for relief including:

• Restraining the abuser from attacking the victim and other family members,
• Directing the abuser to leave the household,
• Preventing the attacker from entering the residence, place of employment, etc. of the victim,
• Restraining the abuser from interfering with minor children in the custody of the victim
• Temporary custody of minor children if a restraining order against the offender is obtained and the offender willingly violates the order, he/she will be arrested and, in most cases, taken to jail if still present when officers arrive. (OC Sheriff's Department)

As a victim, you have the right to go to the Superior Court and file a petition requesting any of the following orders for relief:

• An order restraining the attacker from abusing the victim and other family members.
• An order directing the attacker to leave the household.
• An order preventing the attacker from entering the residence, school, business, or place of employment of the victim.
• An order awarding the victim or the other parent custody of or visitation with a minor child or children.
• An order restraining the attacker from molesting or interfering with minor children in the custody of the victim.
• An order directing the party not granted custody to pay support of the minor children, if that party has a legal obligation to do so.
• An order directing the defendant to make specified debt payments coming due while the order is in effect.

There are no fees charged for obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. The Orange County Sheriff's Department - Court Operations charges a statutory fee to serve papers on another person. The court may waive the fee for persons within certain income ranges.

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