COURT COUNTY .OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. : CH-151 Index No. How Can I Answer a Request for Orders : Calendar No. to Stop Harassment? Plaintiff(s) What is a Civil Harassment Restraining Order? It is a court order. -against- : JUDICIAL SUBPOENA : : What does the order do? The court can order you to: : • Not contact the person who asked for the order Defendant(s) • Stay away from that person and the person’s home and workplace : ...................................................... • Not have any guns while the order is in effect Who can ask for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order? THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE because YORK A person who is worried about safetyOF NEW they are being: • • • • Stalked TO Harassed Sexually assaulted or Threatened with violence GREETINGS: How long does the order last? If the Court makesCOMMAND YOU, that all last untiland excuses being laid aside, you and courtof you attendto WE a temporary order, it will business your hearing date. At that time, the each will decide before continue Honorable the order. The order could last for up to 3 years. , the or cancel at the Court located at County of in room , on the day of , 20 , at o'clock in the noon, and at any recessed What if I don't obey the order? evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the or adjourned date, to testify and give The police can arrest you. You can go to jail and pay a fine. What if I do not agree with what the order says? Your failure to comply with this You still must obey the order until the hearing. subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a If you disagreeyour failure to comply. result of with the orders the person is asking for, fill out Form CH-110 before your hearing date and file it with the court. Witness, Honorable , one of the Justices of the Do I Court in serve theCounty, person with a copy, of have to other day of 20 my answer? Yes. Have someone—other than yourself—mail a copy of completed Form CH-110 to the person who asked for the order (or that person's lawyer). (This is called “Service.”) The person who serves the form by mail must fill out Form CH-131, Proof of Service by Mail. Make a copy of the proof of service and file it with the court clerk. (Attorney must sign above and type name below) Attorney(s) for Should I go to the court hearing? Yes. Go to court on the date listed on Form CH-120. If you do not go to court, the judge can make orders without hearing from you. Judicial Council of California, www.courtinfo.ca.gov New January 1, 2005, Optional Form Office and P.O. Address Telephone No.: Facsimile No.: E-Mail Address: How Can I Answer a Request for Mobile Tel. Orders to Stop Harassment? No.: (Civil Harassment) CH-151, Page I of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com CH-151 How Can I Answer a Request for Orders to Stop Harassment? Do I need a lawyer? No. But it is a good idea. Ask the court clerk about legal services and self-help centers in your county. Will I see the person who asked for the order at the court hearing? If the person goes to the hearing, yes. Do not talk to that person unless the judge says you can. Can I bring a witness to the court hearing? Yes. You can bring witnesses or documents that support your case. But if possible, you should also bring the witnesses’ written statements of what they saw or heard to the hearing. Their statements must be made under penalty of perjury. You can use Form MC-030 for this. Can I bring someone with me to court? Yes. You can bring someone to sit with you during the hearing. But that person cannot speak for you in court. Only you or your lawyer (if you have one) can speak for you. What if I don't speak English? When you file your papers, ask the clerk if a court interpreter is available. You may have to pay a fee for the interpreter. If an interpreter is not available for your court date, bring someone to interpret for you. You cannot ask a child under 18 to interpret for you. What if I am deaf? If you are deaf, contact the clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. (See information on Requests for Accommodations below.) Need more information? Ask the court clerk about free or low-cost legal help. For help in your area, contact: [Local information may be inserted] Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least 5 days before the hearing. Contact the clerk's office for Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Order (Form MC-410). (Civil Code, § 54.8) New January 1, 2005 How Can I Answer a Request for Orders to Stop Harassment? (Civil Harassment) CH-151, Page 2 of 2