What is the court order to keep someone away from you?

An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an Order made by a court against a person, such as a current or former partner, who makes you fear for your safety. This is to protect you from further violence, intimidation or harassment.

Can you call the cops if someone won’t leave you alone?

You can file for a restraining order and contact the police. If his conduct is severe enough, it might lead to criminal prosecution. This answer is a general discussion of legal principles by a California lawyer.

What happens if a person does not comply with a court order?

If this doesn’t produce results, the next step is to decide whether to spend time and money asking the court to compel compliance and punish the person who does not comply. An action to essentially punish the person who does not comply with a court order is called a contempt action.

When does a judge issue a protective order?

“At arraignment, generally the judge will issue a protective order. In these cases, the victim is generally not present. She may not even know about it until the district attorney calls her or sends her a copy of the order.” But civil protective orders are a little different.

What to do if someone violates a court order?

The best option for a survivor is to document and report all violations. Even if the offender isn’t arrested for them, they can help you build your case to petition for a judge to change the terms of a court order.

Can a restraining order protect a woman against a man?

Although the restrained person and the protected person may be of any gender or sex, restraining orders most commonly protect a woman against a male alleged abuser. A California study found that 72% of restraining orders active in the state at the time protected a woman against a male abuser.

Who is the protected person in a restraining order?

A restraining order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. The person getting the restraining order is called the “protected person.” The person the restraining order is against is the “restrained person.”

What happens if I talk to a person I got an order of protection against?

However, such contacts may result in unintended consequences. The judge may have concerns about your reasons for getting the order and whether you really need the court’s protection. This may affect the judge’s decision to: Extend the time period of your current order.

Can a judge extend an order of protection?

The judge may have concerns about your reasons for getting the order and whether you really need the court’s protection. This may affect the judge’s decision to: Extend the time period of your current order. The content to the right will help you learn more about this issue and how to change or renew an order of protection.