Court records show a judge in Burbank, California on Monday granted Hewitt's request for a three-year restraining order against David Nolte. The actress stated in a court petition that Mr Nolte recently sold his home in Colorado and moved to Los Angeles to be closer to Hewitt.

Documents also include dozens of letters allegedly sent by Mr Nolte, describing violent and sexual fantasies of Hewitt.

The actress wrote that she became more fearful of Mr Nolte after he appeared at her mother's house in late December. Court records do not indicate whether Mr Nolte has an attorney.

Hewitt currently stars on CBS' 'The Ghost Whisperer.' -- AP