Restraining Orders
Contact Information
The Physical Location & Mailing address is:
500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA.95642 (Click for Google Map)
The Courthouse is open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
The Courthouse is open for public access: 8AM to 3PM
The Clerk’s Office is available by phone 9AM-3PM M-F.
Call: 209-257-2660
Restraining Order Information
A Restraining Order is an order made by a judge in civil court. The judge can order someone not to hurt or harass you. The judge can also order someone to not contact you or go near you. There are many different types of restraining orders.For more information on restraining orders, refer to the Guide to Civil Restraining Orders.
DOMESTIC-RESTRAINING ORDER
A Domestic Violence Restraining Order is an order that helps protect a person from someone who is abusive. To qualify for a domestic violence protective order, a certain relationship must exist between the requesting party and the person to be restrained. It may contain orders telling that person to stay a certain distance away from the requesting party and may contain orders prohibiting certain conduct by the restrained person.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| DV-100: Instructions | How to fill out a domestic violence restraining order. This English Powerpoint presentation provides step-by-step assistance on filling out the form DV-100. |
| Self-Help Center | California Court Info Self-Help Center |
| English, Chinese, Korean Spanish, Vietnamese |
Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me? |
| English, Chinese, Korean Spanish, Vietnamese |
Filled Out the Forms-What Now? |
| DV-505: Temporary | Forms You Need for a Temporary Restraining Order |
| DV-570: Financial | Which Financial Form—FL-155 or FL-150? |
| DV-800 | Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored. |
| DV-800-Info | How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms? |
| Domestic Violence Forms | Judicial Council Forms: Domestic Violence Prevention. |
Elder Abuse-Restraining Order
An Elder Abuse Restraining Order applies to a person seeking a protective order who falls within the definition of an elder or dependent adult as follows:
An elder is defined as a person who is 65 years or older, or A dependent adult is defined as a person who is between the age of 18 to 64 years and who has a mental or physical limitation that restricts his/her ability to carry out normal activities.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| EA-100-INFO: Prevent Adult Abuse |
Can a Restraining Order To Prevent Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Help Me? |
| EA-120-INFO: Respond to Adult Abuse |
How Can I Respond to a Request for Orders to Stop Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse? |
| EA-142-INFO | What Is Proof of Service? |
| Elder or Dependent Abuse Forms | Judicial Council Forms: Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse. |
Harassment - Restraining Order
The Civil Harassment Restraining Orders differ from Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in that the person to be restrained does not share a relationship with the requestor, a requirement for a domestic violence protective order. A person may seek protection if the person requesting protection fears for his/her safety because the person is being:
- stalked;
- harassed;
- sexually assaulted;
- or threatened by someone you do not have a close relationship with, like a neighbor or roommate.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| CH-120: Response to Request | How Can I Answer a Request for Orders to Stop Harassment? |
| CH-120-INFO | Instructions for How Can I Answer a Request for Orders to Stop Harassment? |
| CH-200-INFO | What Is Proof of Service? |
| CH-800 | Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored. |
| CH-800-Info | How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms? |
| Civil Harassment Forms | Judicial Council Forms: Civil Harassment Prevention. |
Workplace - Restraining Order
Any employer whose employee has suffered unlawful violence or threat of violence from any individual that can be construed to be, or to have been, carried out at the workplace, may seek a restraining order through the court. The employer initiates the action with the filing of a Petition of Employer for Injunction Prohibiting Violence or Threats of Violence Against Employee. The initial order rendered is in the form of temporary restraining orders with a corresponding court hearing date, at which time a restraining order lasting up to three (3) years may be granted.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| WV-100-INFO | Information Sheet for Petitions to Prohibit Workplace Violence. |
| WV-120-INFO Instructions | How Can I Respond To A Petition For Orders To Stop Workplace Violence? |
| Self-Help Center | California Courts Self-Help Center: Forms & Instructions for Use in Workplace Violence Cases. |
| Help in Spanish/Español | Forms assistance in the Spanish Language. |
| Link to FAQs | California Courts Self-Help Center: Questions & Answers |