It sounds like you have a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against your son, and the court also imposed a separate Criminal Protective Order...

Restraining orders in California are civil injunctions, not criminal charges. Unfortunately, there is no process for expunging or deleting the...

I am on felony probation and got a petty theft charge under $70 and have a 5-year suspension with strike how much jail time

If you have a 5-year suspended sentence and you're found to be in violation of your probation, the judge will execute the 5-year sentence....

Each county has its own bail schedule (list of the recommended bail amounts for every crime imaginable). They vary a little from county to county,...

There are a couple different ways to get a felony off of your record. Each method has it's own advantages and disadvantages, depending on your...

How do I know what jurisdiction an restraining order was made?

It could have been filed in any county where either one of you recently resided, but most likely the county where she lived. I would have a lot of...

Selling and transferring assets?

If you eventually get a judgement and you're trying to collect it, you can go through a process called "judgement debtor exams". At that time, you...

Can a sheriff/bailiff serve at a court?

Yes, I've done this before. You have to plan ahead and coordinate with the Sheriff, though. Don't just plan to show up and ask the deputy to do...

Yes, you can search Kern County records here: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/online_services/criminal_case_search_disclaimer

How do I clear up my record to help with required background checks for my career?

I know it's probably a long shot, but do you have any proof that you completed that work release? It's common for courts to misplace "proof of...