Criminal Protective Order

Santa Clara Court Ruling Exposes Financial Hardship for DV Victims

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Kimberly E. Parker denied a victim’s request for peaceful contact with the accused in a domestic violence hearing. The court ruled that the victim must first complete a safety planning class before the matter, which involved considerations of child care arrangements and household finances while a criminal no-contact protective order remained in effect, could be reconsidered.

SF Judge Restricts Unhoused Defendant’s Travel Amid Passport Dispute

During a San Francisco Superior Court hearing, defense counsel asserted an unhoused accused woman no longer possessed her passport following a theft. Conversely, the prosecution contended the document remained in her possession, citing recent international travel from the United Kingdom, and the court subsequently scheduled a future date for arraignment on felony charges.