Restraining Orders

Civil Harassment Restraining Order

A civil harassment order is generally used to restrain acquaintances, co-workers, strangers, or others from harassing behavior.

To obtain a civil harassment restraining order, start here

Domestic Violence Restraining Order

A domestic violence restraining order is used to restrain contact between current and former intimate partners.

Such intimate partners include:

current and ex-spouses

current and ex-boyfriends/girlfriends

current and ex-fiancés

people with children in common

people related through blood, marriage or adoption

people who lived together as part of a household, either currently or in the past.

To obtain a domestic violence restraining order, start here.