How do I get a domestic violence restraining order in San Diego?

You file DV forms with the San Diego Superior Court. A judge may issue a temporary order before the hearing.

How long does a DV restraining order last?

A domestic violence restraining order in San Diego can last up to five years.

Can I fight a domestic violence restraining order?

Yes. You may file a response, present evidence, and appear at the court hearing.

San Diego Workplace Violence Restraining Order Attorney — Protect Employees at Work

If one of your employees has been threatened, harassed, or faced violence at work, our San Diego restraining order attorneys can help your company obtain a Workplace Violence Restraining Order (WVRO). These specialized restraining orders provide legal protection for employees by holding the aggressor accountable and keeping them away from the workplace.

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What Is a Workplace Violence Restraining Order (WVRO)?

A Workplace Violence Restraining Order is a court order that an employer or labor representative can file on behalf of one or more employees who have suffered unlawful violence or a credible threat while at work.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 527.8, an employer can seek protection when the threat or harassment is tied to the workplace.

As of the new law effective January 1, 2025 (SB 428), WVROs can now be filed even in some cases of non-violent harassment — not just threats of physical harm.

Who Can File & Who Is Protected

Who Files: Only employers or collective bargaining representatives can petition for a WVRO.

Who Is Protected:

Individual employees who have experienced violence or credible threats.

The order may also extend to other employees or other workplaces of the same employer if justified.

Under the new law (SB 428), the employee can choose to remain anonymous in certain petitions

Legal Protections & Provisions in a WVRO

If granted, a Workplace Violence Restraining Order may include:

No Contact / No Harassment: The restrained person may be ordered not to harass, threaten, or contact the protected employee(s).
Stay-Away: They may be restricted from coming near the workplace or other specified locations.
Firearm Restrictions: The court can order the restrained person not to possess firearms, ammunition, or related parts.
Duration of Order: WVROs in California can last for up to 3 years, depending on the case.

The Process to Obtain a WVRO

Step 1 — Filing the Petition:

The employer completes form WV-100 and submits it to the correct court.
Explain clearly why the WVRO is needed: detail threats, violence, or repeated harassment.

Step 2 — Judicial Review / Temporary Order:

The court may grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) while the full hearing is scheduled.
As of SB 428, the court can issue TROs even in certain harassment cases (not just physical violence).

Step 3 — Service / Notice:

Once the TRO or petition is granted, the restrained person must be served with the legal documents (form WV-110 or others).
The court will set a hearing date. Sacramento Superior Court

Step 4 — Court Hearing & Final Order:

At the hearing, both sides present evidence (employer, employee, restrained person).
If successful, the court issues a final order (form WV-130) that includes the protections above.

Enforcing a Workplace Violence Restraining Order

Once the order is in effect, law enforcement can enforce it — call 911 if there’s a violation.
Important: Keep a copy of the court order at the workplace and on any employee’s phone who’s protected — this helps ensure enforcement.
Share the order with relevant staff / security / HR so everyone knows about the legal protection.

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