In re Elena A. CA2/1
After David A. (father) pled no contest to allegations that he had abused his two children and their mother, the juvenile court granted a permanent restraining order prohibiting father from contacting all three of them. Father appeals that restraining order, contending that the juvenile court abused its discretion because it relied upon “nebulous” statements regarding father’s purported stalking activities and because it erroneously denied his request to call the children as witnesses at the evidentiary hearing.
A juvenile court may issue a restraining order enjoining anyone from disturbing the peace of a parent or child if a failure to issue such an order might jeopardize their safety. The record here unambiguously demonstrates that father severely traumatized both of his children and their mother over a period of many years. The documented incidents of domestic violence with mother were long-standing and predated both children.
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