Kern County Law Library - Is a Civil Harassment Restraining Order RIght For Me?

This video is the first in a series of information videos you can watch to better understand Civil Harassment Restraining Orders in Kern County.
This is intended only as an informational supplement to your own research, and nothing in this video should be interpreted as legal advice to any viewer.
If you want advice specific to your circumstances, you should consult with an attorney.
If you need procedural guidance, please continue with this video series to better understand when the use of Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are appropriate, what they can do for you, what materials you will need to get started, and what you do after preparing your written request.
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California's Judicial Branch offers information pages on a variety of types of restraining orders. You can find their page at selfhelp.court...
Kern County Law Library has walk-in hours and email reference you can use if you have follow-up questions. We are unable to provide legal advice (e.g., how best to write your paperwork, what arguments will be legally effective, etc.). We are able to provide legal information (e.g., which forms are required for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order, procedural guidance, etc.). You can find our page at kclawlib.org/ and review our hours of operation and contact information.
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance may be able to offer services if you review this content and decide you would like to pursue a Domestic Violence Restraining Order rather than a Civil Harassment Restraining Order. Their page can be found at www.gbla.org/s...