Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (With Request for Move Out, Custody/Visitation and Child or Spousal Support Orders)

Filing Fee

$0.00

Fee waivers can be requested when a fee is due

Recommended Forms

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Confidential CLETS Information CLETS-001 Sample
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Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders DV-105 Sample
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Notice of Court Hearing DV-109 Sample
Temporary Restraining Order DV-110 Sample
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  • We strongly recommend requesting in-person assistance with your application for a domestic violence restraining order. Each family court branch of the San Diego County Superior Court offers a walk-in restraining order clinic.

  • Your description of abuse should be specific, detailed and complete. Attach any police reports, medical records, photographs, messages or other supporting evidence to your Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order.

Optional Forms

Form Form Code Sample
Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers SER-001 Sample
Description of Abuse DV-101 Sample
Attachment to Judicial Council Form MC-025 Sample
Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction DV-108 Sample
Order to Prevent Child Abduction DV-145 Sample
Supervised Visitation and Exchange Order DV-150 Sample
Interpreter Request/Cancellation Form ADM-348 Sample
Notice of Remote Appearance RA-010 Sample

  • Use the Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers if you will be asking the San Diego Sheriff's Department to serve the restrained party.

  • Use the Description of Abuse and the Attachment to Judicial Council Form to add additional detail in your description of abuse. These forms should be attached to the Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order.

  • You may also submit a declaration by third-party witnesses in support of your request. See Submit a Declaration or Other Evidence to the Court.

  • Use the Interpreter Request/Cancellation Form to request a court-assigned interpreter for your hearing.

  • Use the Notice of Remote Appearance form to notify the court and the other parties to the case of your intention to appear by phone or video conference at the scheduled hearing. For information on appearing remotely, visit the San Diego County Superior Court's Family Law Hearings page.

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Related FAQs

If you have a temporary restraining order, you may file an ex parte application with the court to request the termination of your temporary restraining order prior to your court hearing. If you've changed your mind and don't feel you have the need for the restraining order, you can also simply not appear at your hearing, which will result in a a dismissal of your request.

If you have a restraining order after hearing, you may file a Request for Order with the court to request the termination of your restraining order after hearing.

No, there are no court fees for requesting a Domestic Violence Restraining Order.

Yes, a history of domestic violence can have a significant impact on custody and visitation orders.. For more information, see the California Courts Self-Help Guide on domestic violence and custody..