One text message can lead to your being handcuffed. In California, violation of a domestic violence restraining order is treated as a separate crime under Penal Code section 273.6. Officers can arrest you based on the report of a protected person alone. Original allegations are not re-litigated. The order itself is what you have broken….
Filing for a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) in California costs nothing. Family Code § 6300 waives all filing fees, which is significant because it removes one of the barriers that often keep people in dangerous situations for longer than necessary. If you are in an abusive relationship and are considering a restraining order, here…
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