Family Law records are public records subject to public view and copying, unless they are confidential by operation of law or sealed by the court.
Records such as court orders, divorce decrees, and wills are only available from the Sacramento Superior Court: For court orders or divorce records contact the Civil Division at (916) 874-5522. For wills and other probate records contact the Probate Unit at (916) 875-3400.
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)
You must visit or call the clerk's office of the superior court where the case is filed, to get copies of these records. There is one superior court in each California county. You can find a list of all 58 superior courts with links to their websites at courts.ca/find-my-court that show court contact information.
Use the Contra Costa County Superior Court Website or CDPH's Vital Records platform for online requests. Visit the court or county clerk's office for in-person visits. Submit a written request with required details and payment via mail.
How do you Request Divorce Records in Contra Costa County? Divorce case file: Request from the Costa County Superior Court. Divorce certificate: Request from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or Contra Costa County Recorder's office.
State to the court that you would like a restraining order and what you would like the court to order. Be as specific as possible. Examples: “I am asking the court to grant me a _____ month/year injunction.” “I want no contact in person, at home, by phone, at work, by mail or through third parties.”
Ask for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Form NameForm Number Civil Case Cover Sheet CM-010 Declaration OR Attached Declaration MC-030 OR MC-031 Proof of Personal Service CH-200 Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) CH-1308 more rows
Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) (CLETS—OAH) (DV-130) Tells you that a judge has made a long-term restraining order in your case. Get form DV-130.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.