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About Restraining Orders
(Separate Website)
By: Break the Cycle
Are You Being Stalked?
(Separate Website)
Tips For Protection
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Basic Questions and Answers for Non-citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Can I get a restraining order even if I am not a citizen or legal resident? What are my legal options? Will I be deported if I take action?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
California Domestic Violence Court Forms
(Separate Website)
Links to California court forms online and a list of forms you might need.
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
California Sheriff Departments by County
(Separate Website)
In California, you must have your papers served at your local Sheriff Department before your Restraining Order can take effect.
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Can The Law Help Protect Me From Domestic Violence?
(Separate Website)
Answers to questions about surviving domestic violence.
By: The State Bar of California
Domestic Violence and Safety Planning
(Separate Website)
Includes safety when going to court
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and the Military
(Separate Website)
What are the difference between the military and the civilian justice systems? What happens after FAP receives a report of abuse? What is a Military Protective Order (MPO)?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and Tribal Law
(Separate Website)
What is the tribal legal definition of domestic violence? How can a protection order help me? Is my tribal order valid outside of the reservation?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Information
(Separate Website)
What is domestic violence? Checklist: Am I being abused? What is a protective or restraining order?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Information from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to domestic violence information including forms and referrals. It also contains information in Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
(Separate Website)
A step-by-step approach and Frequently Asked Questions
By: Central California Legal Services, Inc.
Elder Abuse Forms from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' forms for elder abuse cases.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Glossary of Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Hate Violence and Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
What types of acts are forbidden by law? How do these laws apply? What steps can be taken to exercise your rights?
By: California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
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Spanish / Español
How to Enforce Your Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
How to Get a Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Do I need a lawyer? What if my abuser violates the Restraining Order? What is a Civil Harassment Order?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
How to Reissue a Temporary Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
How to Respond to an Elder Abuse Temporary Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
This links to the Courts' information for those who have received a temporary restraining order filed against them.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
I Filled Out the Forms -- What Now?
(Separate Website)
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Public Law Library of Orange County
(Separate Website)
Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
Restraining Orders Link - California Courts' Self Help Website
(Separate Website)
This is a link to the California Courts' Self Help Website page for domestic violence information.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Safety Planning
(Separate Website)
A safety plan is a personalized and practical plan for reducing your risk of being hurt by your partner. It can help you avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when you are in danger.
By: Break the Cycle
Teen Dating Violence
(Separate Website)
California law distinguishes between teen dating violence and adult domestic violence.
By: California Women's Law Center
Teens and Restraining Orders
(Separate Website)
Getting a restraining order to protect yourself is not just for adults or people who are married. Many states understand that young people are experiencing abuse, and have made sure that their laws allow teens and young adults to be protected.
By: Break the Cycle
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
(Separate Website)
What does having a domestic violence restraining order issued against me mean?
(Separate Website)
Informational handout
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
Korean / 한국어
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
What is "Proof of Service"?
(Separate Website)
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
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