of court” for violating the restraining order, or criminal charges can be filed.
File a Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence, or form CC-DC-DV-001.
What can I do if someone violates an order of protection?
If the restrained person is there and has not been served (given) a copy of the order, ask the police
File a Petition for Protection from Domestic Violence, or form CC-DC-DV-001.
There is no charge to file a petition for a Protective Order.
A criminal case is for punishing and rehabilitating someone who has violated a
(In some jurisdictions, orders are issued via the police or jail.) WHAT IS THE COST? No Cost
jail as a result of the restraining order. However, violation of a restraining order is a crime.
The police cannot arrest your abuser for violating a restraining order. You can have an Order of