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After you file your Request and get a court date, you must let the other side (your spouse, domestic partner, or the other parent) know that there is a hearing. One way to do this is by mail, called mail service.
A civil harassment restraining order can provide you with protection right away. Once you turn in your request, a judge will decide quickly whether to grant temporary protection. The whole process can take a few weeks to months, depending on how complicated your case is.
Serve by mail or in person If you are ordered to serve by mail, this means your server only has to mail a copy of the restraining order. But serving someone in person is always best.
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)
Go to court You will tell the judge why you need a restraining order. You can bring witnesses and evidence to support your case. The other side can bring witnesses and evidence, too.
Look at form DV-130, item 30(b), to see if the judge ordered you to serve by mail or in person. If you are ordered to serve by mail, this means your server only has to mail a copy of the restraining order. But, serving someone in person is always best.
If the judge decides that there was abuse and that there is also a credible threat to the plaintiff's safety, a final order of protection will be granted and will last for up to one year.
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.
Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) (CH-130) Tells you that a judge has made a long-term restraining order in your case.