Follow the steps to complete the CA JV-251 form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in the court name and street address where the court hearing will take place to ensure proper notification.
3. In section 1, provide your personal information. Indicate whether you are the protected party or the person to be restrained. If you are the latter, enter your contact information, including an address for notifications.
4. Specify the child's name and provide the case number associated with this restraining order.
5. Complete your optional contact information section, including your fax, telephone number, and email address, to facilitate communication.
6. If you have a lawyer, include their information in the designated fields: State Bar Number, name, and firm's name. Skip this section if not applicable.
7. In section 2, identify the other party's full name involved in the case and the date currently scheduled for the court hearing.
8. Section 3 asks if a temporary restraining order is in effect. Indicate 'Yes', 'No', or 'I don’t know' and, if applicable, provide the date the order was issued. Attach a copy of the order if available.
9. In section 4, provide the reason for requesting the reschedule. Choose from the provided options or specify another reason.
10. Finally, sign and date the form at the end. If you have a lawyer, include their signature and date as well.
11. After completing the form, choose to save changes, download, print, or share the document as needed.

Take the next step in your process by completing the CA JV-251 form online today.