DOMESTIC VIOLENCE may occur in many forms between two people in an intimate relationship. Physical violence includes kicking, punching, shoving, slapping or any action that hurts your body. Sexual violence includes unwelcome touching, fondling or forced intimacy. Emotional violence includes using coercion, threats or anger to create a controlling and fearful relationship.

During hours that the Court is closed, a law enforcement officer can obtain an Emergency Protective Order which lasts from 5 to 7 days. If you are not in immediate danger but need protection from harm or harassment, you may apply for a temporary restraining order. If the person from whom you are seeking protection is undocumented, you may want to discuss this issue with one of the agencies listed below.

If you need counseling, emergency shelter, help with requesting your restraining order, or someone to accompany you to court, you may contact one of the following agencies for assistance:

     Self Help Center, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, (707) 269-1223
      Humboldt Domestic Violence Services, (707) 443-6042



You can download the forms that you will be receiving assistance with at the Restraining Order Clinic, below. You can also pick up these forms at the clinic.

Domestic Violence Restraining Order (With Children) Packet
- This packet contains these forms (click to view & download)

1. DV Check Off Sheet
2. DV-500-INFO - Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
3. DV-505-INFO - How Do I Ask For a Temporary Restraining Order?
4. DV-520-INFO - Get Ready for Your Hearing (For Protected Person)
5. DV-100 - Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
6. DV-101 - Description of Abuse
7. DV-105 - Child Custody, Visitation, and Support Request
8. DV-108 - Request for Order: No Travel With Children
9. DV-109 - Notice of Court Hearing (Domestic Violence)
10. DV-110 - Temporary Restraining Order and Notice of Hearing (CLETS—TRO)
11. DV-140 - Child Custody and Visitation Order
12. DV-145 - Order: No Travel With Children
13. DV-200-INFO - What Is "Proof of Personal Service"?
14. DV-200 - Proof of Service (In Person)
15. DV-250 - Proof of Service (By Mail)
16. DV-120-INFO - How Can I Respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
17. DV-120 - Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Without Children) Packet
- This packet contains these forms (click to view & download)

1. DV Harassment Check Off Sheet
2. DV-500-INFO - Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
3. DV-505-INFO - How Do I Ask For a Temporary Restraining Order?
4. DV-520-INFO - Get Ready for Your Hearing (For Protected Person)
5. DV-100 - Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
6. DV-101 - Description of Abuse
7. DV-109 - Notice of Court Hearing
8. DV-110 - Temporary Restraining Order and Notice of Hearing (CLETS—TRO)
9. DV-200-INFO - What is "Proof of Service"?
10. DV-200 - Proof of Service (In Person)
11. DV-250 - Proof of Service (By Mail)
12. DV-120-INFO - How Can I Respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
13. DV-120 - Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Renewal Packet
- This packet contains these forms (click to view & download)

1. DV-700-INFO - How Do I Ask the Court to Renew My Restraining Order?
2. DV-700 - Request to Renew Restraining Order
3. DV-710 - Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (CLETS)
4. DV-720 - Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order
5. DV-730 - Order to Renew Domestic Violence Restraining Order

There is NO FILING FEE to apply for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. You may apply for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order if you have been the victim of any of the following:

• Actual physical violence
• Stalking
• Sexual abuse
• A serious threat of physical violence
• Harassing and annoying phone calls
• Destruction of personal property

AND

You have, or have had, a close personal relationship with the party you are asking to have restrained. Under the law, a relationship is defined as "close" if at least one of the following is true:

• You are married or were formerly married to the other party.
• You have or formerly had an engagement or dating relationship with the other party.
• You and the other party have a child or children together.
• You are related to the other party by blood, marriage or adoption.
• You and the other party are living together, or formerly lived together, as members of a "household."
• For further information including forms – click here.