Whether an internship is paid, volunteer, or for school credit, really doesn't change its value. Studies show that roughly 70% of college graduates participate in some sort of internship, gaining relevant skills, experience, and insight into their field.
Orange County voters approved a ½-cent sales tax in 1990, known as Measure M. It was approved for an additional 30 years to 2041, and the renewed program is known as M2 or OC Go. Some funds are non-competitive and distributed to local agencies based on a formula of population, arterial centerline miles and share of taxable sales. Other funds are competitive and offered to local agencies in the following categories:
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California’s GVRO offers family members, household members, and law enforcement a tool to temporarily remove a firearm from a loved one in crisis. A GVRO offers an opportunity for a loved one to access help and care that could stop a violent situation from occurring. Below are the steps you can take to request a GVRO directly from the court.
Step 1: Request a Petition
Request a petition from your local Superior Court or download a petition online.
To obtain a GVRO petition and to ask general questions regarding the process of filing a GVRO, contact the Central Justice Center at the phone number or location below.
657-622-5720 or 657-622-5756
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Irvine Police Department Business Desk
949-724-7000
How does a GVRO help people in crisis stay safe?
The GVRO helps family members, household members, and law enforcement protect a loved one who is a danger to themselves or others by temporarily prohibiting them from accessing guns. It requires temporary removal of guns, ammunition, and magazines from the subject of the order and prohibits new purchases for the duration of the order.
How does a GVRO work?
A Gun Violence Restraining Order will NOT order the restrained person to:
If you are being threatened, stalked, harassed, or sexually or physically abused by someone, you may be able to obtain a restraining order to protect you.
Five of the most common restraining orders in California include:
Only an immediate family member or a law enforcement officer can ask the court for a Gun Violence Restraining Order.
Immediate family members include:
A Gun Violence Restraining order (GVRO) is a court order that:
If you are concerned someone close to you may use a gun to hurt themselves or another person, you can ask for a GVRO.