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Domestic Violence Restraining Order with Children Form Packets

Domestic Violence Restraining Order With Children Form Packets

Forms needed to file a domestic violence restraining order with children

Domestic violence restraining order with children — required and related forms
Form numberForm nameDownload
DV-500-INFOCan a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?Download DV-500-INFO (PDF) 
DV-505-INFOHow Do I Ask for a Temporary Restraining Order?Download DV-505-INFO (PDF) 
CLETS-001Confidential CLETS InformationDownload CLETS-001 (PDF) 
SUP CRT 260Declaration re: Notice of Ex Parte ApplicationDownload SUP CRT 260 (PDF) 
DV-100Request for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderDownload DV-100 (PDF) 
DV-101Description of AbuseDownload DV-101 (PDF) 
DV-105Request for Child Custody and Visitation OrdersDownload DV-105 (PDF) 
DV-108Request for Order: No Travel With ChildrenDownload DV-108 (PDF) 
DV-109Notice of Court HearingDownload DV-109 (PDF) 
DV-110Temporary Restraining OrderDownload DV-110 (PDF) 
DV-140Child Custody and Visitation OrderDownload DV-140 (PDF) 
DV-145Order: No Travel With ChildrenDownload DV-145 (PDF) 
DV-150Supervised Visitation and Exchange OrderDownload DV-150 (PDF) 
DV-200-INFOWhat is “Proof of Personal Service”?Download DV-200-INFO (PDF) 
DV-200Proof of Personal Service (CLETS)Download DV-200 (PDF) 
DV-520-INFOGet Ready for the Court HearingDownload DV-520-INFO (PDF) 
DV-530-INFOHow to Enforce Your Restraining OrderDownload DV-530-INFO (PDF) 
DV-120Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderDownload DV-120 (PDF) 

There is no filing fee to file these forms.

Instructions for domestic violence restraining orders

Please read all instructions carefully before filing.

Note: Court employees are prohibited by law from providing legal advice (Government Code §§ 24004 and 68082). 

Submitting your forms for filing

  • Complete all required fields. Forms must be dated and signed where required.
  • Forms must be typed or neatly printed in blue or black ink.
  • Lined paper or colored paper is not acceptable for filing.
  • Submit the original document only. The Court will provide a filed-stamped copy after the restraining order is entered.
  • If submitting by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage if you want a copy returned by mail. If no SASE is provided, copies may be held at the courthouse for pickup. Documents not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.
  • Filing timeframes: Requests filed before 10:00 a.m. are generally ready for pickup at 3:30 p.m. the same day. Requests filed after 10:00 a.m. are generally ready for pickup at 3:30 p.m. the next business day. The clerk will let you know if this changes.

Service of documents

The Sheriff’s Office may serve the restraining order on the other party. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (209) 468-4475. Location: 7000 North Michael Canlis Boulevard, French Camp, CA 95231. More information: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office website.

Effective January 1, 2024: The Sheriff’s Office requires the mandatory Judicial Council form SER-001 (Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers) and, when applicable, SER-001(A) (Special Instructions for Writs and Levies—Attachment), along with the documents to be served. Forms are available at www.courts.ca.gov/forms.

Interpreter needs

Court proceedings are conducted in English. If you need an interpreter, you may request one by completing and filing Judicial Council form INT-300 (Request for Interpreter) .

Publication

If service by publication is required, the newspaper charges a separate fee. Contact the newspaper directly regarding cost. View the list of approved newspapers (PDF) .

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