Why is it so hard to get a restraining order? Only 1 in 5 granted in L.A. County
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Why is it so hard to get a restraining order? Only 1 in 5 granted in L.A. County
The restraining order system is “riddled with barriers and drop-out points,” and can be very difficult to navigate, according to victims of domestic violence and advocates interviewed by The Times, often leaving those who seek protection more vulnerable than when they began.
