Can I get a restraining order against a kid in my school?
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Can I get a restraining order against a kid in my school?
If a kid in my school is constantly talking to me inappropriately and touching me in a way that I don’t like, wouldn’t that be enough for a restraining order? But what if they started following me around (not in school though)? Like, he’ll figure out where I’m going with my friends or something somehow and then follow me around. If that’s still not enough for a restraining order, is there something else that’s like a restraining order that I could get?
Asked on April 12, 2011 under Personal Injury, Illinois
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you are a minor (under 18 years of age), you need to immediately talk to your parents and arrange a meeting with the school principal and your teachers and figure out if contacting the police may also be appropriate. Bottom line, this person is assaulting you if he is constantly touching inappropriately or stalking you or harassing you depending on which charges are considered crimes in your state. A restraining order may help but understand that it will have to have an impact on the school because if there is a restraining order, the school may be placed in a situation to force this person out or be responsible for keeping tabs on this person at all times during the school day and I am unsure how that will impact your success in obtaining one without a lawyer's help.
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