Stopping Abuse of Civil Harassment Restraining Order Law
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We are interested in your story and your restraining order and would be grateful to receive a copy of it (you may delete any personal references on the form). are compiling data to demonstrate that the Legislature's intent is not being followed by the trial courts. Examples include deletions from the restraining order forms approved by the California Judicial Council, such as the striking by the judge or commissioner of the mandatory firearms prohibition and the personal conduct and stay away orders, or the addition of "other orders" that limit your constitutional rights of free speech and petition or your real property rights.
One lawyer's interpretation of what constitutes a violation of a restraining order. Restrained person "flipped off" the protected person who is a neighbor.
Collateral Bar Rule - Violating an order probably forfeits your right to contest and appeal the order on constitutional grounds.
