 Realizing that the criminal and civil processes can be overwhelming and scary at times, client resources have been included to assist clients in understanding domestic violence and the TRO process. Resources include the Legal Advocacy packet with information on how to file a restraining order, court hearing preparation tips, checklist for documenting DV, mediation tips, child custody checklist and much more. In addition, the links below contain Stalking and DV Fact Sheets as well as the “Facts Victims of Strangulation Need to Know” brochure. Danger Assessment San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline 1-(888) DV-LINKS (385-4657) San Diego County District Attorney - Victim Services and Bill of Rights For case information, office locations, and the full version of the Victim's Bill of Rights please visit the listed websites: • www.sdcda.org/helping/victims/marsy-law.html • www.sdcda.org/helping/victims/victim-services.html
East County Regional Center South Bay Regional Center North County Regional Center Juvenile Office San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and Temporary Restraining Order Information |
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Do I qualify for a TRO? In order to qualify for a Domestic Violence TRO, you must have one item in each of the following three categories: 1. Relationship to the person you want restrained MUST be: q Spouse or former spouse q Person with whom you share(d) a living space (intimate partner) q Have or had a dating relationship q Have a child in common Note – If you currently have an attorney for a family matter, we cannot meet with you.
2. The person you wish to have restrained must ALSO have committed one of the following acts: q Recent physical violence q Recent threats of physical violence q Harassment q Recent sexual assault or molestation q Stalking q Severe verbal abuse
3. The Legal Network will assist you in identifying corroborating evidence. Examples of evidence are as follows: q Photos of injuries or damaged property q Medical records q Police reports q Reports from Child Welfare Services q Voicemail or Text Messages (excessive or threatening) q Declarations from Witnesses (must be signed under penalty of perjury) q Prior TRO or restraining order Violations
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