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Deciding what to file
This is general information about who can ask for the different types of restraining orders. Select the type of restraining order to find out more about what protection it offers and whether it's best for your situation.

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Situation
Types of restraining orders

You need protection from someone you had a relationship with (more than friends), like your spouse, an ex, or your child's other parent. Or you need protection from a close family member like your child, parent, grandparent, or sibling (not an aunt or uncle or cousin).

Domestic violence

You need protection from someone you never had a relationship with (never more than friends) and are not closely related to. For example, you need protection from a neighbor, aunt or uncle, or coworker. 

Civil harassment

Someone who is either 65 or older or a dependent adult needs protection from someone else (like a caretaker or adult child) who is abusing or neglecting them.

Elder abuse

Typically, a police officer or sheriff who thinks someone might hurt themselves or someone else with a gun. This can stop that person from buying or owning a gun. It can't order them to stay away from someone.

Gun violence

 An employer who needs to protect one of their employees.
Workplace violence
 A representative of a private college who needs to protect one of their students.
School violence
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If you're not sure which one is right for your situation, talk to someone at your court's Self-Help Center. They can explain the differences. 

 

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Overview
There are different types of restraining orders. A civil harassment restraining order is against someone you are not closely related to or have not had an intimate relationship with. This includes a neighbor, a landlord, or a co-worker.
A civil harassment restraining order can be granted against someone who has harassed, stalked, threatened, or harmed another person emotionally or physically.
What if I am under 18? 

If you are 12 or older, you can ask for a restraining order on your own and without your parent's permission.  In some cases, a judge may ask you to have a trusted adult help you in your case. If you are under 18, you can go to your local court's Self Help Center for help. For support and safety tips, you can chat at loveisrespect.org, text "LOVEIS" to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474.
If you are 12 or older and someone has asked for a restraining order against you, you can go to court without a parent. In some situations, the judge may ask you to have a trusted adult help you in your case.

 

If you need a restraining order against someone you've dated or had an intimate relationship with, like a spouse or a partner, or a relative like a child, parent, or sibling, there are other types of restraining orders you can request.

What can a restraining order do?
A judge can grant a restraining order to protect someone, their family members and their pets. Once a judge grants a restraining order, the police can be called to enforce it.
A civil harassment restraining order can include these types of orders:
No contact
Not harass, stalk, threaten, or harm people protected by the order
Stay away by a certain distance
Cannot own or have firearms or ammunition
What if I already have a restraining order?
If you were given a protective order as part of a criminal case, you can still ask for a civil harassment restraining order.
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Once the forms are processed, you will receive endorsed copies by email, in person at the courthouse, or through the US Mail, depending on your selection.

When will I get a response from the Court?

 	If your forms are completed and filed by 11:30 a.m. you will receive your Order at 4:00 p.m.
 	the same day. If the forms are filed after 11:30 a.m., then the Order will be ready for
 	pick up after 4:00 p.m. the next court business day. The forms will be returned to you in
 	the 1st Floor Lobby outside of Room 102 at the 
 	Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse, 720 9th Street, Sacramento,
 	CA 95814, or in the matter selected in the eDelivery system. In most cases, a hearing will be set within 21 days for you and the other party.

NOTE: The Restraining Order is not active or enforceable until the respondent is properly served.

How to get the other party served?

 If the party you are serving lives or works in Sacramento County, the Sheriff's Civil Bureau - external link 
 can serve the documents to the other party. They are located at 2969 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. 
 If the person to be served lives and works outside of Sacramento County, contact the Sheriff's Office of that county for help. 
 Be sure to contact them promptly so they will have enough time to serve the respondent before the scheduled hearing date.
 

 If you prefer, someone you know can serve a copy of the order to the respondent. The server must be over 18 and not be one 
 of the parties protected by the restraining order. Once service is complete, the person who served the papers must complete a 
 	Proof of Personal Service (GV-200) - external link.
 

 For more information and the necessary forms, see the 
 	Gun Violence Restraining Order: Instructions on Service (Step 2) Packet (CV\E-GV-02).
 

What if I can't get the restraining order served in time for the hearing or I need
 a continuance?
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William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse or may be filed electronically using the eDelivery system.


 	Domestic Violence Restraining Orders may be filed in person at the
 	
 	William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse or may be filed electronically using the
 	eDelivery system.
 	


 	Gun Violence Restraining Orders may be filed in person at the 
 	Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse or may be filed electronically using the
 	eDelivery system.
 	


 	Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, 
 	Workplace Violence Restraining Orders, and 
 	Private Postsecondary School Violence Restraining Orders are filed at the 
 	Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse.

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later than five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date. Proof of service for the
	respondent must be filed with the court prior to or at the time of the Workplace Violence
	Restraining Order hearing.

NOTE: The Restraining Order is not activated until
 	the respondent is properly served.

How do I get the other party served?

 If the party you are serving lives or works in Sacramento County, the Sheriff's Civil Bureau - external link 
 can serve the documents to the other party. They are located at 2969 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. 
 If the person to be served lives and works outside of Sacramento County, contact the Sheriff's Office of that county for help. 
 Be sure to contact them promptly so they will have enough time to serve the respondent before the scheduled hearing date.
 

 If you prefer, someone you know can serve the restraining order documents to the respondent. The server must be over 18 and not be one 
 of the parties protected by the restraining order. Once service is complete, the person who served the papers must complete a 
 Proof of Personal Service (WV-200).
 

 	For more information and the necessary forms, see the 
 	Workplace Violence Restraining Order: Instructions on Service (Step 2) Packet (CV\E-WV-02).

What if I can't get the restraining order served in time for the hearing or
 	I need a continuance?

 	You can ask the court to "continue" the hearing on your Workplace Violence Restraining Order to
 	another date. To request a new hearing date, you will need to file a 	Request to Continue Court Hearing and to Reissue Temporary Restraining Order (WV-115)
 	and a Notice of Hearing Date
 	and Order on Reissuance (WV-116). The forms must be completed
 	and filed along with a copy of your Temporary Restraining Order (WV-110) by 11:30 a.m.
 	on the last court day before your scheduled hearing date. You may also orally request a continuance
 	in court during your hearing.

 	If your request for continuance is granted, a new hearing date will be set and your Temporary
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Restraining Order (DV-109, DV-100, DV-110) 
If you received any of these forms, someone asked for a restraining order against you:
Notice of Court Hearing (form DV-109)
Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (form DV-100)
Temporary Restraining Order (form DV-110)
A restraining order would limit your contact with the person asking for a restraining order. If you and the other side have a child together, the restraining order can include orders for child support and custody. If you're married, it can include orders for spousal support. A restraining order could impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition.
You have a court date where a judge will decide if they will grant the restraining order, which can last up to 5 years.

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What is a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?
Assistance Completing Civil Harassment Restraining Order Forms
Civil Harassment Form Packets
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When will I get my order?
How to get the other party served?
What if I can't get the restraining order served in time for the hearing
 	or I need a continuance?
Obtaining
 	Civil Court Records and Certified Copies of Documents

What is a Civil Harassment Restraining Order?

 	Civil Harassment Restraining Orders differ from Family 
 Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in that the order is not for 
 people who have dated or who are closely related. You may seek 
 protection if you are worried about your safety because you are being: 

stalked
harassed
sexually assaulted
threatened

	
 	by someone you do not have a close relationship with, like a neighbor or 
 roommate.

 	The Judicial Council provides an informational sheet, 
 	Can a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Help Me? - external link that describes court orders an individual can get
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A coworker, if they have had substantial and regular interactions with the subject for at least one year and have obtained the approval of the employer.
An employee or teacher of a secondary or postsecondary school that the subject has attended in the last six months, if the employee or teacher has obtained the approval of a school administrator or a school administration staff member with a supervisorial role.
A law enforcement officer.
A roommate.
An individual who has a dating relationship with the subject.
An individual who has a child in common with the subject, if they have had substantial and regular interactions with the subject for at least one year.


 	The Judicial Council provides an information sheet, 
 	Can a Gun Violence Restraining Order Help Me?, - external link that describes court orders requesting parties can get and how to obtain them.
 	The instructions do not cover all of the problems and questions that may arise in a particular case. If you are
 	not clear on how to protect your rights, you should consult an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, 
 	Civil Self-Help Services can provide legal information.

 	Additional information about Gun Violence Restraining Orders can be found on the
	
	California Courts' Website - external link.

Gun Violence Restraining Order Form Packets


 	Petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order (Step 1) Packet (CV\E-GV-01)


 	Gun Violence Restraining Order: Instructions on Service (Step 2) Packet (CV\E-GV-02)


 	Request to Continue Court Hearing on Gun Violence Restraining Order Packet (CV\E-GV-03)


 	Request to Renew Gun Violence Restraining Order Packet (CV\E-GV-04)


 	Request to Renew Gun Violence Restraining Order (Step 2) Packet (CV\E-GV-04-02)


 	Request to Terminate Gun Violence Restraining Order Packet (CV\E-GV-05)


 	Request to Terminate Gun Violence Restraining Order (Step 2) Packet (CV\E-GV-05-02)

Where do I file?
File Your Forms at the Courthouse:

 	Completed forms can be filed in person at the Civil Front Counter - Window 10 in Room 102 of the 
 	
 	Gordon D.Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse, 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide
If you need a Restraining Order against a neighbor, landlord, or someone who is not closely related or an intimate partner there are other types of restraining orders you can request.

What can a restraining order do?
A judge can grant a restraining order to protect  someone, their children, their property, or their pets. Once a judge grants a restraining order, the police can be called to enforce the order.
A domestic violence restraining order can include these types of orders:
No contact
Not harass, stalk, threaten or harm people protected by the order
Stay away by a certain distance
Move out from a home that is shared with the protected person
Not have guns, firearms, or ammunition
Pay spousal support, if you are married
Pay child support, if you have children together
The judge can also make orders about child custody if you have children together.
There are many other ways a domestic violence restraining order can protect someone.
What if I already have a restraining order? 
If you were given a protective order as part of a criminal case, you can still ask for a domestic violence restraining order. There are some reasons why you might want to have multiple restraining orders. One reason is that if the criminal case gets dismissed (closed), then the criminal protective order will be cancelled. Also, a criminal protective order may not include some protections such as child custody orders or protection for your family members.

How do I ask for a domestic violence restraining order?
You will need to complete a few court forms. The forms will ask you to give details about the abuse. If you want help with these forms, you can contact your local Self-Help Center. 
There is no court fee to file to ask for a domestic violence restraining order, and you do not have to have a lawyer. This guide will take you step-by-step through the process of asking for a restraining order. The whole process can last a few weeks or months, depending on how complicated your case is. Cases involving children and property may be more complicated.
What if I need protection right away?
In most counties, you will not talk to a judge right away.
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If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911. The programs and agencies listed offer information 
 that can help you if you are involved in a domestic violence situation. 
There are different types of Restraining Orders. The type of restraining order depends on your relationship and 
	level of familiarity with the other person from whom you are seeking an order of protection. The most common 
	two types of restraining orders are the Domestic Violence Restraining Order and the Civil Harassment Restraining Order.
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Overview
There are different types of restraining orders. A domestic violence restraining order is against someone you've dated or had an intimate relationship with, including a spouse or domestic partner. It can also be against a relative if they are your child, parent, sibling or grandparent. This includes in-laws.
A domestic violence restraining order can be granted against someone who has abused you or your children. Abuse can be emotional or physical. It can happen anywhere, including online. Abuse can happen in different ways, including someone stopping you from accessing money or basic needs, or isolating you from friends or family.
What if I am under 18? 
If you are 12 or older, you can ask for a restraining order on your own and without your parent's permission.  In some cases, a judge may ask you to have a trusted adult help you in your case. If you are under 18, you can go to your local court's Self-Help Center for help. For support and safety tips, you can chat at loveisrespect.org, text "LOVEIS" to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474. 
If you are 12 or older and someone has asked for a restraining order against you, you can go to court without a parent. In some situations, the judge may ask you to have a trusted adult help you in your case.
 

If you need a Restraining Order against a neighbor, landlord, or someone who is not closely related or an intimate partner there are other types of restraining orders you can request.

What can a restraining order do?
A judge can grant a restraining order to protect  someone, their children, their property, or their pets. Once a judge grants a restraining order, the police can be called to enforce the order.
A domestic violence restraining order can include these types of orders:
No contact