How do you get a restraining order?

In California, against another adult (not a spouse). Would I go to the court house? Local police station? What? And how could I get an immediate restraining order? Thanks in Advance. Peace. (Sorry if this is in the wrong place.)

You have to go to the courthouse and they are probably closed til Tuesday (Monday is Columbus day).

California Courts: Self-Help Center: Protection from Abuse: Domestic Violence: Restraining Orders

to get a restraining order all you must do is call the police to your house and they will fill out out the paper work. Or you can go down to the couthouse and see a judge, where you will pay a Court Fee.

Myth- not necessarily, If you are low income, you can get a fee waiver. Just ask for one, CH. The clerks can be VERY helpful, so be nice toward them and thank them profusely! I had to put one on the A**hole ex of a friend who took shelter with me. She still "loved" him and hoped he'd "change". I didn't have such hope, nor did I have any feelings except contempt for him. It didn't do much good. He's show up and rant at her, then split before the cops (taking 20- 30 minutes) could arrive. She did finally come to here senses and took up with a slightly better example of a male. :cool: I wish you better luck than I had! - Granny:hippy:

Here in washington you have to go before a judge and prove reasonable cause why he should place a restraining order on the person. I was involved in a case of a girl that needed a restraing order on the girl friend of guy who raped her.I was there as a witness and the visiting judge still wouldn't give her a restraining order. I called the judge a cock sucker and spent the night in the pokey. Next day went next door and got her a concealed weapons permit and I gave her one of my handguns after showing her how to safely use it.