Should I file a restraining order?

Question

ok, so I have no idea what to do. my sister in law is a physco. she does all kinds of drugs that make her turn into some crazy person. she's threatened to come to my house and kill me? although she does live in another state, she has nothing going on no job or anything, she would be able to come out here with any kind of worry. i have several voice mails from her stating she was going to kill my husband and i in specific detail of to how she will do it? what should i do? does that even call for filing a restraining order or is there some type of harrasment thing i could file? help please!

Answer 1

If you were here (Ontario, Canada) I would tell you to call the police and report the threatening. You have the evidence in the voice mails (hold on to those). I would put out an arrest warrant for her for threatening death. If she did show up in your city then the police could arrest her on the spot, and she would not be released unless she agreed to not communicate with you or your husband or come to your house or workplaces (bail conditions).
American laws and methods may be different, I would put in a complaint with the police and see what they tell you.

Answer 2

A restraining order is nothing more than a court order issued by a judge for a person to stay away from another person. That's it. You have to remember that if she acts crazy like you say and takes drugs like you say, then why should she listen to a judge. She's going to do whatever she wants to do. Some people think that restraining orders are some magical way to keep people away from them or stop them from hurting them. It's not like that. Restraining orders only work on sane, non drug abusing people who care what happens to them if they get caught violating the court order. Hope this help you in your decision.

Answer 3

yes, you need to get a restraining order. The voice mails can be played back to the police as evidence and if she violates the order she can be arrested for harrassment. You ought to first change your phone number to an unlisted number (that allows the courts to see that you are attempting to resolve this and if she finds the number and calls again, than that also helps in your favor.) What does your brother say about all this?? I am just curios.
Good Luck to you.

Answer 4

Call the local 5-O and file charges of harassment and have a no contact restraining order placed on her.

Answer 5

I always tell people that if they have to ask, they should seek an order. Different states have different laws, so you need to talk to someone (law enforcement, advocate) in your state.

In my state you can get a Restraining Order and/or an Anti-Harassment Order. They are similar, but apply to different situations. The best thing you can do is talk to someone in your area.

Answer 6

Call the police, but not 911 because this is not a emergency. Keep the phone calls, as proof. File a restraining order, homocide threat, and harassment verbally, and phisically if she touches you or your husband.
HOpe this helps

Answer 7

call the police and file a restraining order and have her charged with harrasment

Answer 8

You can get a retraining order and in it restrict her from calling you.
It sounds like you really need one so do it. It would stop her from calling you and relieve your stress on it and if she violates the restraining order she can be charged.

Answer 9

Your friend needs to consult an attorney, but generally speaking she must demonstrate that her husband has said or done something that can be construed as imminently threatening her life or physical well-being. Please don't guess about this. Consult an attorney (or even the local police if necessary) and act accordingly.

Answer 10

You need professional advice from the authorities. I think you should call them to discuss her threats. In the meantime, use good security measures, invest in an alarm system and have a good barking dog!