THE 60-MINUTE
The routine nature of District Court restraining order hearings, coupled with the fact that the majority of litigants in such hearings appear pro se, belies the profound effect these legal instruments can have on their parties' lives. A restraining order can abruptly and dramatically limit a defendant's ability to maintain housing, maintain familial contact, work, or study. Conversely, the issuance of a restraining order can offer a plaintiff a degree of protection against unwanted contact that would otherwise impair their ability to safely live, associate, work, or study.Join the expert as we look at the options, how to get them, and what to expect when arguing for or against restraining orders.
Course Content
11:00 am - 11:07 amWelcome and Introduction
Irvin J. Rakhlin, Esq.,
Rakhlin Law, Framingham
Benjamin B. Selman, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
11:07 am - 11:26 am
Differences between 209A, 258E, and Other Restraining Orders
Irvin J. Rakhlin, Esq.,
Rakhlin Law, Framingham
Benjamin B. Selman, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
11:26 am - 11:50 am
Procedural Outline of the Various Steps in the Restraining Order Process, Including Jurisdictional Issues
Irvin J. Rakhlin, Esq.,
Rakhlin Law, Framingham
Benjamin B. Selman, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
11:50 am - 12:05 pm
Various Ways Restraining Orders Intersect with Criminal Proceedings, Including Confrontation Clause Issues, Order Extensions & Violations
Irvin J. Rakhlin, Esq.,
Rakhlin Law, Framingham
Benjamin B. Selman, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
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Speakers
FacultyIrvin J. Rakhlin, Esq.,
Rakhlin Law, Framingham
Benjamin B. Selman, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston
