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Los Angeles Times
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Challenges in Obtaining Restraining Orders in L.A.
L.A. County’s system for issuing domestic violence restraining orders is hindered by procedural barriers, leading to a high dismissal rate of 57% in 2025, the highest in California. Many cases are dismissed due to issues like incomplete paperwork or failure to serve the abuser, often leaving victims vulnerable. Despite recommendations for improvements, few reforms have been implemented, and victims continue to face significant challenges in obtaining and enforcing protection orders.
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