Myspace Friend Request

[gonzo]

Do you think a friend request is a violation of a restraining order?

[pornlaw]

Yes, it really is no different that a telephone call.

The reason for the restraining order is basically the effect of the contact will have on the person requesting the order. They are afraid of the person that is being restrained.

Any contact, telephone, email, Myspace, smoke signal will/can cause a negative effect on the moving party. Thus no contact should be permissible even as simple as a friend request.

Michael

http://www.adultbizlaw.com

[GForce]

Restraining orders are considered in most jurisdictions misdemeanors. They can be violated by either party as the order belongs basically to the judge. So in other words a person who is not the restrained person cannot invite the restrained person to their house for whatever motives then get upset at them, call the police and say they are violating the restraining order. In that case they are both in violation of the restraining order.

Restraining orders can have blanket statements such as "any contact" or they can be specific. In California they typically require a showing of imminent threat or past acts. Ultimately it is up to the judge.

The specifics will vary from state to state.