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If you need a restraining order, first find out what type of restraining order you need. Your court's Self-Help Center can help if you're not sure. Once you know, select that type to find the type of protection it offers, how to ask for one, and how to renew or enforce it.
A civil harassment restraining order can be granted against someone who has harassed, stalked, threatened, or harmed another person emotionally or physically. What if I am under 18? If you are 12 or older, you can ask for a restraining order on your own and without your parent's permission.
A domestic violence restraining order can be granted against someone who has abused you or your children. Abuse can be emotional or physical. It can happen anywhere, including online.
There are different types of restraining orders. You have to make sure you ask for the right one. For example, you would file one type if you need protection from your spouse or ex. You would file another type if you need one against your neighbor (whom you've never dated).
All California courts use the same basic set of forms for civil harassment restraining orders. You can find the most commonly-used forms on this page. If you are not sure which forms to use, find out from your court or Self-Help Center. Some courts have special local forms too.
A civil harassment restraining order can provide you with protection right away. Once you turn in your request, a judge will decide quickly whether to grant temporary protection. The whole process can take a few weeks to months, depending on how complicated your case is.
I request that a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) be issued against the person in 2 to last until the hearing. I am presenting form CH-110, Temporary Restraining Order, for the court’s signature together with this Request.
Find the courthouse in your county that will file restraining order papers by going to Find my Court and looking under "Matters Served" and find the nearest courthouse that accepts restraining orders or family cases.
The first step in getting a domestic violence restraining order is to tell the court about the abuse you've experienced and the protection you want. You do this by filling out a set of court forms, and this usually takes one to several hours for most people.
A domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) can provide you with protection right away. Once you turn in your request, a judge will decide quickly whether to grant temporary protection. If the judge grants you a long-term restraining order, it can last up to five years.