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Availability · Local Restraining Orders — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

A restraining order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.

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Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino · Mendocino Superior Court — Restraining Orders (opens in a new tab)

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A restraining order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed.

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Availability · Local Restraining Orders — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

There are different types of civil (non-criminal) restraining orders.

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Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino · Mendocino Superior Court — Restraining Orders (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 2

There are different types of civil (non-criminal) restraining orders.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 0c66f553e152a5e8

Availability · Local Restraining Orders — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

Each type applies to a different situation so read this summary to find out which type you want to ask for.

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Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino · Mendocino Superior Court — Restraining Orders (opens in a new tab)

Case-type main content, reviewed paragraph 3

Each type applies to a different situation so read this summary to find out which type you want to ask for.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 0c66f553e152a5e8