Fill out all required forms Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (form CH-100) Confidential CLETS Information (form CLETS-001) Notice of Court Hearing (form CH-109) Temporary Restraining Order (form CH-110) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010)
To obtain a permanent civil restraining order the Petitioner must prove their allegations to the court with “Clear and Convincing” evidence. Clear and convincing evidence goes far beyond simple declarations.
To register your order, you will need to: fill out and sign the Register Out-of-State Restraining Order form (DV-600), which is available on the California Courts Self Help Center website or at the courthouse; attach a certified copy of your order to the form; and. bring it to the court clerk.
A Harassment Order addresses unwanted behavior that may not necessarily involve physical harm but still causes significant distress to the victim. In contrast, a Restraining Order is typically sought in cases involving a history of violence, physical threat, or other forms of serious harm.
Request For Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CH-100) Ask the judge for a restraining order and tell the judge why you need one. Get form CH-100.
A significant change in circumstances, such as improved behavior, completion of anger management or counseling programs, or evidence that the risk of violence has diminished, may provide grounds for seeking the dismissal of a restraining order.