What is a harassment restraining order and how does it protect me?
A Harassment Restraining Order is a court order forbidding the Respondent from harassing and/or making contact with the Petitioner and/or any minor children in the home. The term “Petitioner” refers to the person seeking the harassment order. The term “Respondent” refers to the alleged harassing party. The Petitioner first obtains a temporary order which is effective until a court hearing which is held within 14 days. At this time, the courts meets with both parties to determine if the temporary order should be extended for up to two years.
