P.D.

BACKGROUND

On February 22, 2024, P.D. filed her request for a restraining order in San Mateo Superior Court. Her request states that on February 18, she woke up to find Villanueva sexually assaulting her. When she realized what was happening, she told him to get out and pushed him out of her house. Her request indicates that she reported the incident to the police and that the police gave her an emergency protective order at that time. The request also indicates that a criminal case was filed based on the incident but does not indicate whether a protective or restraining order had been issued in that case. Finally, her request acknowledges that no other harassment had occurred but states that she was requesting a civil restraining order because she did not feel safe. The court issued a temporary restraining order and set the matter for hearing on March 12, 2024. The hearing was continued several times, however, ultimately taking place on August 22, 2024. At the hearing, P.D. testified briefly to the details of the alleged sexual assault. She conceded that Villanueva had not attempted to contact her after his arrest but explained that she

2 was worried he would “approach again or…