and how much does it cost?
2007-04-02 06:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by PRETTYGIRL 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A restraining order does not cost anything. Go to your local police department and speak with an officer. They will advise you and set you up with the person in charge of issuing the protection orders. At my police station, I had to explain all the circumstances involved with my request and the officer issued a warrant for the man's arrest because I wanted to press charges. The protection order was filed that next day and the judge approved my order. The order was in effect from that next day for one full year. Depending on circumstances, the order can be put in place for several months, to several years, or for life. A friend of mine has an order of protection against her ex-husband because he was abusive and did jail time for his crimes against her. It's not a guarantee of protection or a guarantee of safety, but it is a piece of mind for you. If the person breaks the order, they can be arrested and the judge will give them jail time. However, for myself, the order was broken three times before he was arrested and sent to jail. Be careful no matter what.
2007-04-02 06:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by gshell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My own state no longer "issues" restraining orders. The process became an extreme burden. Instead, when an offense has occurred that would warrant the arrest of another what is known as a "condition of bond" is issued. This is basically the same as a restraining order.
Some states are differenct and therefore you should contact your court magistrates office or district attorneys office for the guidelines in your jurisdiction.
Best wishes.
2007-04-02 06:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to ur local court house file a patition and then they will set up a court date to hear ur situation and then they will take it from their. u will be more likely to get one if u have any police reports or any formore complaints but if u feel unsafe they will issue u one but it is up to u to call the police if the issue it..hope everythin goes well
2007-04-02 06:40:24 · answer #3 · answered by Proud Army Wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local court house and speak with a justice of the peace and explain your situation. this should be helpful.
2007-04-02 06:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kathleen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the police station 0$ piece of mind price less
2007-04-02 06:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to go to court. here in California they are around $60.00.
2007-04-03 16:53:22 · answer #6 · answered by luciousgreeneyedlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋