Restraining Order Evidence Requirements

Summary

In North Carolina, to obtain a restraining order, you need evidence such as police reports, medical records, witness statements, and any physical evidence like photos or messages. Online threats can also be grounds for a restraining order. You can file in your county or the county where the person resides. If the person is in a different state, you can still file in your state, but enforcement may require additional steps. Consider seeking legal advice for personalized guidance.

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W****at evidence do I need to ask for a restraining order in NC
Hello! To request a restraining order in Nort**** Carolina, you generally need t****e following evidence:
- Documentation of any incidents (police reports, medical records).
- Witness statements.
- Any p****ysical evidence (p****otos, messages).
- Personal testimony of t****e incidents.
Can you specify t****e type of restraining order you are seeking (e.g., domestic violence, civil ****arassment)?
is t****reatening someone online and writing enoug**** to get a restraining order
Hello ****,
Yes, t****reatening someone online and in writing can be grounds for a restraining order in Nort**** Carolina. Key evidence includes:
- T****reatening messages (texts, emails, social media posts).
- Screens****ots or printouts of t****e t****reats.
- Witness statements if ot****ers are aware of t****e t****reats.
Would you like more information on t****e process for obtaining a restraining order in NC?
yes
Hello ****,
To obtain a restraining order in Nort**** Carolina, follow t****ese steps:
- **File a Complaint:** Visit your local court****ouse and file a complaint.
- **Emergency Order:** Request an ex parte order if immediate protection is needed.
- **Hearing:** Attend a court ****earing w****ere a judge will decide on a long-term order.

Would you like t****e contact details for your nearest court****ouse?
do I ****ave to offer restraining order in t****e county t****e person lives in or can it be t****e county t****at I live in?
Hello ****,
You can file for a restraining order eit****er in t****e county w****ere you live or w****ere t****e person w****o is t****reatening you lives.
Would you like t****e contact details for your nearest court****ouse?
w****at if it’s in a different state
Hello ****,
If t****e person t****reatening you is in a different state, you can still file for a restraining order in your state. However, enforcement of t****e order may require additional steps to ensure it is recognized in t****e ot****er state.
Would you like more information on ****ow to ****andle t****is situation?