Handling Threatening Texts

Summary

Sending threatening messages in California can be harassment or a criminal offense. Save messages as evidence and consider filing a police report. A restraining order is not required for a civil standby, which can be arranged through local law enforcement to safely retrieve belongings. Contact your local police department for assistance.

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Will i need a restraining order to get a civil standby
A restraining order is not necessarily required to request a civil standby. A civil standby can be arranged through local law enforcement to oversee the safe retrieval of belongings, especially when there's a potential for conflict. You can contact your local police department for assistance with this process.