Under certain circumstances, people have the right to request a restraining order in California, so here we explain what you need to do.
Each type of restraining order has eligibility criteria and steps you must follow to obtain it.
What types of restraining orders are available in California
- Emergency Protective Order
For victims of abuse, severe bullying or stalking.
- Domestic Violence Prevention Order
For anyone who is a victim of violence from their husband or wife, dating partner, lover, father or mother of your children or anyone you have a family relationship with.
- Elder Abuse Prevention Order
Elderly or dependent adults are protected from any form of abuse, whether physical or financial, by their caregivers.
- Civil Harassment Prevention Order
Against any person who practices harassment or abuse who is not your spouse, family member, neighbor or anyone with whom you have a direct relationship.
- Workplace Violence Prevention Act
Protecting employees from workplace violence.
- Gun Violence Prevention Order
Protects anyone who owns a weapon from harming themselves or others.
Where to File a Restraining Order in Sacramento
William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse 3341 Power Inn Road Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 875-3400
- Carol Miller Justice Center
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SACRAMENTO, California. – Undocumented immigrants in California may be able to obtain an AB 60 driver’s license, but can they use it as identification at an immigration checkpoint or at an airport to verify immigration status ?
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Some migrants come to California and, if they have family or friends in other states, they may feel the need to travel by road or board a plane on a flight within the United States, but this can put their stay in the country is in danger.
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Now, an AB 60 driver’s license for undocumented immigrants in California can be useful for working in California and is a way to prove that you can operate a motor vehicle; However, not in all cases it will help you identify yourself. See here what the penalties are for driving without a California driver’s license.
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Does a California AB 60 driver’s license serve as identification? According to immigration attorney Brian López, AB 60’s driver’s license can serve as identification for an undocumented person, but only in certain situations. – If you are traveling within California, the AB 60 license acts as a state identification document – If you are traveling outside of California, the AB 60 license will not serve as a means of identification to other authorities
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Does the AB 60 driver’s license serve to verify immigration status? The first thing you need to know is that an identification document is not the same as one that proves immigration status. The lawyer explained that the AB 60 driver’s license can serve as identification in California, but can never be used as a means of proving legal stay in the United States.
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How can an immigrant prove their immigration status In addition to a license, unless it is a REAL ID, immigrants must have a Green Card or residency card, or a Work Permit Card.
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Can you ask about my legal stay if I travel by road in California? “Whenever a Border Patrol agent suspects that someone has recently entered the United States without legal authorization, they can stop them and ask for their documents,” warned the lawyer López. Now, you should know that in California it is rare to find immigration checkpoints on the roads. However, you should know that near the Mexican border there are immigration control checkpoints where they can detain you and ask if you have a legal stay in California.
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Can you question my legal stay at an airport in California? You should be aware that there is always a risk of being detained by a Customs or Border Patrol officer and deported when you enter an airport and travel by plane, if you do not have legal status. However, if you are traveling by plane within California, it is unlikely that the immigration agent will ask you to show proof of legal stay documents. If you are in jail for any reason, you should remember that you should not talk to the officers or sign any documents without first consulting a lawyer.
