What are harassment restraining orders?
If you do not qualify for a domestic abuse restraining order due to your relationship with the abuser or due to the type of abuse you experienced, you may be eligible for a harassment restraining order. Harassment restraining orders are designed to protect you from people engaging in intentionally aggressive, harassing or intimidating behavior if the behavior serves no legitimate (valid) purpose. You may apply for a harassment restraining order regardless of your relationship to the person who is harassing you. You do not have to know the person or be related to the person.