Legal Question in Family Law in California

restraining orders

When a temporary restraining order is issued. what happens if the court exceeds the required time limit needed to hear the matter. is it true the court only has 15-22 days to hear the matter on why the restraining order should/shouldn't be made premanent. and if the time limit has expired they can hear the case but the restraing order is expired.


Asked on 10/20/04, 6:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: restraining orders

The restraining order is valid after it is issued without a hearing for 20 days. However, the court may extend the restraining order for a number of reasons. If the restraining order cannot be served in time or if the restrained party requests a continuance to retain an attorney. You need to get an attorney to respond to the retraining order and if appropriate oppose it.

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Answered on 10/21/04, 12:28 am


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