You should know
The court office will not be able to give you any other information other than what is on the summons you have received.
You have been served with a civil restraining order summons
If you have been served with a Summons for a Civil Restraining Order it means that another person is applying to the court for a civil restraining order against you. The person who has applied to the court is called the applicant. You are called the respondent.
It also means you have to appear in court for the judge to make a decision on the application. The summons will tell you the date, time, and place of the court hearing for the civil restraining order application.
You have been served with a civil restraining order
Civil restraining orders are also known as 'Section 28 Orders'. They are issued by a judge in the District Civil court. They direct a person to stop engaging in certain unwanted behaviours against another person, for example stalking and harassment.
If you have been served with a civil restraining order, it means that another person has already attended court and a civil restraining order order has been made by a judge.
More information on what you can do if you have received a civil restraining order >
Types of civil restraining orders
There are three types of civil restraining orders that you may receive. For more information on the different types of civil restraining orders, please see our types of civil restraining orders page.
