Statute of Limitations question...California civil

[elguapo]

Can anyone tell me what the statute of limitations is for being able to file a civil harrasment restraining order in California, specifically San Diego? Thanks!

[sandra]

In California there are 4 types of restraining orders:

• Workplace Violence Restraining Order
• Domestic Violence Restraining Order
• Civil Harassment Restraining Order
• Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order

You would think that it would be the Workplace Violence Restraining order but this can only be filled out by an employer on an employee’s behalf if the employee has suffered or been threatened by violence.

The restraining order that you would want would be:

• Civil Harassment Restraining Order

Use this restraining order if you are harassed by someone.

Harassment is violence, or even a threat of violence, and or behevior that could defined as frightening or perturbing and done on purpose.

Civil harassment order can be used to protect someone from roommates, neighbors, and in your case co-workers.

You will need to fill out forms CH-100 and CH-120. Then file them with the court clerk.

Where can I get these forms?

The court can make the person who loses the case pay all the court fees and the lawyer's fees for the other party. You can get the forms at any courthouse or California Courts: Forms

You may get a temporary restraining order within 24 hours. After that the order can last up to 3 years.

The order must be “servered” against your co-worker to be started. If the co-worker disobeys the order, call the police as the co-worker could then be arrested.

Source:

Law Q&A Blog Archive How do I get a restraining order in San Diego CA?

[elguapo]

thanks for the response. but do you (or anyone) know how much time can pass before it is too late to file a civil harassment restraining order for a certain incident of harassment?