Is a restraining order public record, can it be viewed by anyone.

You can view the restraing order by going to the courthouse and paying the required copy costs to obtain a copy. Such an order is a public document unless the court file is sealed. You can find that out when you ask the clerk for the copy. You will need the court case number, the name of one or both of the parties and the proper amount to pay for the copies.

It can be, but there are tons of them. They aren't posted on any bulliton board. Someone would have to specifically go look for a particular order to read it. Also, it is not a criminal case unless it is violated, so if someone like an employer performs a criminal background check, a civil restraining order will not show up. The office on the 11th floor of the Wake County Courthouse behind the elevators is where you can request a copy of the order.