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Which Court Handles Restraining Orders?
In Orange County, the main court that handles restraining orders is the Lamoureux Justice Center. This court handles the majority of Civil restraining orders and Domestic Violence restraining orders. However, if a restraining order originates from a criminal contact because of a domestic violence encounter is the product of contact with the police then it can be under the jurisdiction of a criminal court. If this is the case then any of the other Courts (Fullerton, Westminster, Santa Ana, Harbor) can handle them.
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How restraining orders are served?
Restraining orders are served thru a person that is not a party to the action. This means a friend, family member or third party. In most cases, people will use the service of the Orange County Sheriff the serve the paperwork. They provide this for a nominal fee.
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When do Restraining Take Effect?
The restraining order takes effect once it is served on you.
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How do I find Lawyers for Restraining Orders Near Me?
When selecting an attorney for a restraining order you will want one who is local. In addition to this, the ideal attorney will be one who has exposure to both criminal and family law. The reason for this is because many family law issues spill into criminal and vice versa. Protective orders often have criminal implications and allegations of sexual abuse or some kind of abuse.
