Can a restraining order for harassment be used as a form of costs or attorney's fees?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Rashti v. Brams, B218712, No. SS018191 (Cal. App. 2010):
Section 527.6 subdivision (i) permits, but does not require, the trial court to award costs and attorney's fees to the prevailing party when a restraining order for harassment is sought. The determination whether to make such an award is committed to the discretion of the trial court. (Krug v. Maschmeier (2009) 172 Cal.App.4th 796, 802-803.)
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