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Forms to complete: Civil Case Cover Sheet (Form CM-010 ) Declaration in Support of Ex Parte Application for Civil Restraining Orders (Local form CV-5014 ) Notice of Court Hearing (Civil Harassment Prevention) (Form CH-109 ) Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TCH) (Form CH-110 )

A: Generally, there is no difference between a restraining order and a protective order. California law uses them to refer to the same action. These words are used interchangeably for the same court order, which protects a person from abuse, stalking, violence, or threats of violence from another person.

Ask for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Form NameForm NumberRequest for Civil Harassment Restraining OrdersCH-100Notice of Court HearingCH-109Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TCH)CH-110Confidential CLETS InformationCLETS-0018 more rows

If you are not alleging violence, stalking or threats of violence or if you did not ask for a fee waiver, you will need to pay $435-$450 to the clerk when you file your forms. Go back to the first step to learn about how to ask to pay no filing fees.

Usually, the judge decides whether to grant or deny a restraining order on the day of your hearing. If the judge feels like more information or time is needed, the judge may ask you to come back another day. If the judge denies (does not grant) the request for restraining order, the restraining order case is done.

Contact the sheriff The sheriff will serve your restraining order court papers for free. In a couple counties, the marshal (not the sheriff) will serve papers. Contact the Sheriff's department in the county where the person you want protection from is located to find out where to go to give them your court papers.

There are no fees for filing for a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) or for any forms related to the petition. You do not need a lawyer to file for a DVRO.

A Temporary Restraining Order, commonly known as a TRO, is a written instruction issued by a court or judge that temporarily protects people from Domestic Violence, Civil Harassment, Workplace Violence, and Elder Abuse.