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This guide provides clear and supportive instructions on how to complete the Rio Arriba County restraining order application online. Users can follow these steps to navigate the process efficiently and ensure all necessary information is accurately submitted.

Follow the steps to complete your restraining order application online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the restraining order application and open it in your document management system.
2. Begin by filling out the complaint and application for a civil restraining order. It is important to provide detailed descriptions of the harm you are claiming, including specific incidents, dates, and locations.
3. Clearly state the type of relief you are seeking. For example, specify requests like 'order the Defendant to stay away from me' or 'prevent the Defendant from entering my property.'
4. After completing the application, make sure to sign it in front of a notary public to validate your statements.
5. Mandatory: Complete the Interpreter Form to ensure language support if needed.
6. Next, submit the complaint and application along with the summons to the Clerk of the Court and pay the filing fee of $132.00. Only cash, cashier's checks, or money orders are accepted. If you cannot afford the fee, submit an Application for Free Process available at the Clerk's Office or online.
7. Once filed, the Clerk will present your documents to the judge for review. Be advised that the judge may deny your request for a restraining order, which would result in the loss of the filing fee.
8. If approved, the judge will schedule a hearing date and time, which will be communicated to you by the Clerk’s Office.
9. File the signed temporary restraining order with the Clerk and request at least two endorsed copies; keep one for your records.
10. Serve the Defendant with the endorsed complaint and application, summons, and temporary restraining order. This must be done personally. You cannot serve the documents yourself; a third party is required.
11. Ensure that the Return of Service is completed by the person who served the papers and file this document with the Clerk of the Court.
12. Prepare for your court hearing by gathering any evidence such as documents and witnesses. Be ready to present your case.

Start your online application for a restraining order now and follow the steps to ensure your request is properly submitted.