Hello,
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Thank you for using JA. A protective order is typically only issued by a judge if the petitioner has been physically assaulted or has been threatened with bodily harm from another person. So if they are calling and making ugly comments to you, but not actually threatening you, a judge wouldn't grant a restraining order.
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However, you could tell them that if they continued to contact you, you will file formal charges for Harassment under Ohio law. You would have to go down to the local District Attorney's office and file a formal complaint if they did not cease the harassment once you told them to stop.
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Ohio Revised code
2917.21 Telecommunications harassment.
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Well, when you file a crimnal complaint, it takes the whole thing up to an entirely new level. It might be best to simply threaten to do so and see if that would scare them into ceasing any harassing communications.
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But if they continue to contact you, see if you can record the calls or keep any emails or texts that they send you for use as evidence if you need to escalate this into a formal complaint later.
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Barrister

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You are very welcome. And yes, you can even refer them to the Code if you like so they can read it and know they are violating the law.
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Barrister

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If you need further help just reply to me via the “CONTINUE CONVERSATION” or “REPLY” button with the questions you have as I receive no compensation for my efforts for the lowest two ratings.

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Please do not rate 2 stars/faces "Helped a little" or 1 star/face "I expected more". This is considered a negative rating against me.

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Please keep in mind that I am trying to help you understand and resolve your situation. I don't make the laws, I am just reporting or interpreting them, so the outcome may not be what you had hoped for.

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Please be patient as I am typically working with several customers at any given time. Some answers take 5 minutes, some 35 minutes. But rest assured, I will get back to you.

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Please be aware that I am not entering into an attorney client relationship, this is a public forum, and all posts are available for public viewing. There is no duty of confidentiality that attaches to any posts. With that in mind, please do not post any specific information you do not want available for public viewing. The information provided is not a substitute for a local attorney’s legal advice.