How does one go about obtaining a restraining order against another in Atlanta?
The police do not issue a restraining order in GA courts do. If it is an order telling someone not to contact or be around you that is called a NO CONTACT order in GA and you go to magistrate court for it. If it is an order telling someone not to do something else like to stop building over onto your property line, cease and desist selling a product you own etc. that is a different thing but handled much the same way. If a no contact order is needed because of domestic violence, threats etc, that is covered by the Family Violence Act. Go to www.ndvh.org and look up the domestic violence center in your part of Atlanta and they will help get the order. Atlanta is made up of the city of Atlanta plus several counties so you first need to know if you need city court or the court in your county or the one where the person you want restrained livs. Generally but not always the order is made in the county where the offender is if that is known. Call the court clerk for info. If you need a no c
