Lets hear from all the states: I was wondering how they differ state to state; what are they called I your state, how long are they valid and what state are you from?
2006-12-19 16:21:06 · 4 answers · asked by Yvette B yvetteb 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
nope, in CO, the TRO lasts up to 14 days and the PRO is up to the discretion of the judge. if it has since changed, thats good its progress :)
found it on the CO courts website:
http://www.courts.state.co.us/exec/pubed/brochures/restraining.pdf
2006-12-19 17:33:03 · update #1
Just to clarify on what was said about Oregon...
They have a Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining order that does have a simplified process. It is only for people who are related or who were married or in a relationship. You can go and get it that day HOWEVER the other side has a right to a hearing and most will request a hearing so eventually you will have to justify the order in front of a judge. It does last one year but can be renewed after that time. The abuse that is the basis of the order must have happened in the last 180 days and it must have put you in imminent fear of serious bodily harm.
Oregon also has a Stalking Order that you can get but it is generally more difficult to get. They last indefinitely but you don't have to prove any relationship between the people (so you can get one against a stranger.)
2006-12-19 22:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by CV 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am from Oregon and a restraining order is good for one year, and you can get it in less than a day. And there is no court hearing, no seeing the judge, etc. You just fill out and sign the paperwork, talk with a person in that office, that person takes it to the judge, the judge may or may not talk to you, he/she siggs the paperwork, the paperwork gets copied and you are out the door with your copy.
My sister is in Colorado and their restraining orders are also forever, but it takes quite a few trips to the courthouse, there is a hearing, etc.
2006-12-19 16:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by honey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
collect evidence an expose her good luck
2016-03-29 01:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by Sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea, I haven't ever needed one!
2006-12-19 16:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by ~*~Tessa~*~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋