Legal Advocacy – Glenn County
Catalyst’s Advocates have the privilege of supporting survivors in filing for restraining orders.
Catalyst’s Advocates have the privilege of supporting survivors in filing for restraining orders.
Civil Restraining Orders related to sexual violence are available at no cost to survivors whose safety is at risk. These orders empower survivors to establish legal boundaries, enforced through the Glenn County Superior Court.
Going to court can be difficult emotionally. Our Advocates are sometimes available to accompany participants who are scheduled to appear in court for their restraining order hearing and/or criminal court hearing.
For more detailed information or to make a legal advocacy appointment, please contact us at: 530-343-7711.
Restraining Order Process Overview
The basic steps to get a civil restraining order in Glenn County are:
- Complete the civil harassment restraining order request online using this website or print a copy of the forms here.
- Turn in the completed forms to the Superior Court of Glenn County, located at 526 W Sycamore St B, Willows, CA 95988.
- Pick up paperwork once the judge has made a decision regarding your request, usually within 24-48 hours after filing.
- Have the other party personally served a copy of everything that you filed, either by using the Sheriff’s office or a 3rd party, at least 5 days before your hearing. Sheriff Service is free of charge and only requires a physical address of the restrained party.
- The server should fill out and sign a ‘proof of personal service’ (CH-200 form). Make a copy for your records and submit it to the clerk’s office as soon as possible. The order is not enforceable until the other party is served and there is a proof of service filed with the court.
- Attend court on the assigned date and any future court dates. The perpetrator has a right to be there for the hearing. Sometimes it is necessary to have a continuation to allow the other party to respond to your request. In such cases temporary orders will remain in effect. A judge can grant a permanent order for up to 5 years, but 3 years is the standard.