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How to fill out the DV-116 online
The DV-116 is an important form used in domestic violence cases to request a new hearing date. This guide will walk you through each section of the form to ensure you complete it accurately and efficiently.
Follow the steps to complete the DV-116 form online.
- Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the DV-116 form and open it in the editor.
- Begin by entering your personal information in the 'Name of Person Asking for Protection' section. If you have legal representation, include your lawyer's name, State Bar number, firm name, and mailing address. If you do not wish to disclose your home address, you may provide an alternate mailing address.
- Fill in the court name and street address of the Superior Court where your case is filed.
- Next, provide the case number associated with your domestic violence case in the 'Case Number' field.
- Identify the person to be restrained by filling in their name in the 'Name of Person to Be Restrained' section.
- In the 'Reason for New Hearing Date' section, indicate why you require a new hearing date. Select the relevant reasons provided.
- In the 'Order for Continuance and Notice of New Hearing' section, fill out the new hearing date, time, department, and room if it differs from the previous settings.
- Proceed to the 'Temporary Restraining Order' section to indicate whether any temporary restraining orders were issued and detail any modifications or conditions.
- Complete the 'Service of Order' section by indicating whether further service of this order is required and how it will be executed.
- If applicable, check the box for 'No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person' to indicate that there is no fee for service.
- If you need accommodations, fill out the 'Request for Accommodations' section to ensure your needs are met during the hearing.
- Finally, review your entries for accuracy, then save, download, print, or share the completed DV-116 form as needed.
Start filling out the DV-116 form online today to ensure you have everything prepared for your upcoming hearing.
Anyone seeking such an order must be prepared to present some physical evidence in addition to their own written statements and testimony in court. Evidence such as photographs, text messages, police reports or medical records. The court will not entertain a simple exchange of allegations.
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