Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

restraining order

can my roommate get a restraining order on me even if ive never assulted them or been arrested for it


Asked on 8/15/07, 1:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: restraining order

Yes. Just about anyone can go into court and request, on an emergency basis, a restraining order against someone else and get it, even if it's based on lies. A hearing for the permanent restraining order will be set 21 days out. They have to give you notice so that you can appear and defend yourself.

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Answered on 8/15/07, 2:49 pm


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