L.A.

DISCUSSION

L.A.’s petition for a civil harassment restraining order ([L.A.] v. Brown (Super. Ct. San Luis Obispo County, 2021, No. 21CV-0020)), alleged, among other things, that Brown had racially profiled him and stalked him around the house. Brown responded by filing his own petition for a civil harassment restraining order against L.A. (Brown v. [L.A.] (Super. Ct. San Luis Obispo County, 2021, No. 21CV-0021)). Brown alleged that L.A.’s threatening and harassing behavior was witnessed by Jeremy Hall, another roommate, and by Tyler Stuart, L.A.’s legal guardian. Temporary restraining orders were granted in both cases. The cases were scheduled for hearing on February 5, 2021. Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6, subdivision (o) entitles the respondent, “as a matter of course, to one continuance, for a reasonable period, to respond to the petition.” Brown attempted to file a request to continue both hearings. The court’s docket reflects that the request to continue was “not filed” but does not state a reason. Brown contends the presentation of his request for a continuance with proof of service was sufficient for it to be filed, but he has not provided us with a copy of that…