Can be obtained in superior court as part of a family law action such as divorce, legal separation, custody action or paternity determination. A temporary restraining order can be filed at the time of a civil petition and signed by the judge effective until the preliminary hearing. Many persons obtain attorneys to represent them for this process. The county prosecutor or attorney general, when involved in paternity actions, may request a restraining order on behalf of the child. Can be obtained in district or superior court.
Person files a petition which involves filing out paperwork.
After reviewing your petition, the court may grant or deny a temporary emergency order effective for up to 14 days. A hearing is held within 14 days at which time the court may deny the petition or grant an order effective for up to one year. Forms and instructions are provided by the County Clerk's Office. A crime must first be reported to the police. If the abuser has been arrested or issued a citation, the victim may ask the prosecutor to request a no contact order.