Form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order Instructions
This form contains 335 fields organized into 80 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Abuse Confirmation | ||
| I don’t know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you do not know whether the police came on the day of the most recent abuse.
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| No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the police did not come on the day of the most recent abuse.
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| Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the police came on the day of the most recent abuse (if the police gave you a restraining order, list it in ④).
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| Abuse Description | ||
| 6f. Abuse Details Narrative | Text |
Provide detailed information about how the person in ② was abusive on this day, including what was said, done, or sent to you (for example, text messages, emails, or pictures) and how often something happened.
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| Abuse Details | ||
| Details of Most Recent Abuse | Text |
Provide detailed information about how the person in ② was abusive on the day of the most recent incident, including what was said, done, or sent (for example, text messages, emails, or pictures) and how often it occurred.
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| 7f. Abuse Details Narrative | Text |
Provide detailed information about how the person in box 2 was abusive on this day, including what was said, done, or sent to you (such as text messages, emails, or pictures) and how often incidents occurred.
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| Need more space to describe the abuse | CheckBox |
Check this box if you need more space to describe the abuse.
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| Abuse Frequency | ||
| 6g 2–5 times | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in ② abused you two to five times.
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| 6g Weekly | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in ② abused you on a weekly basis.
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| 6g Other | CheckBox |
Check this box if the frequency of abuse does not match the other options and provide the specific pattern and dates.
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| 6g Other frequency (specify) | Number |
Enter how often the abuse occurred when the Other option is selected. Fill only if the 'Other' is 'Yes'.
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| Abuse Incident | ||
| 7a. Date of abuse | Date |
Enter the date when the abusive incident occurred (give an estimate if you don’t know the exact date).
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| 7e. I don’t know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you do not know whether the police came on the day of the incident.
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| 7e. No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the police did not come on the day of the incident.
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| 7e. Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the police came on the day of the incident.
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| Abuser Identification | ||
| I don’t know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you don’t know whether anyone else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| No | CheckBox |
Check this box if no one else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if someone else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| Names of Witnesses to Incident | Text |
List the names of any people who heard or saw what happened on the date of the most recent abuse. Fill only if the 'Did anyone else hear or see what happened on this day?' is Yes.
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| Additional Info | ||
| I don’t know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you do not know whether the person in 2 has firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition.
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| No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in 2 does not have firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition.
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| Yes (If you have information, complete the section below) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in 2 has firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition.
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| Additional Requests | ||
| Transfer of Wireless Phone Account | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person listed in 2 holds the rights to your or your child’s wireless phone account and you want the judge to transfer the account to you.
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| First Wireless Phone Transfer – My number | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to transfer your wireless phone account number to you.
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| First Wireless Phone Transfer – Number of child in my care | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to transfer your child’s wireless phone account number to you.
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| Animal Custody | ||
| Not take, sell, hide, molest, attack, strike, threaten, harm, get rid of, transfer, or borrow against the animals | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are asking the court to prohibit the person in 2 from taking, selling, hiding, molesting, attacking, striking, threatening, harming, getting rid of, transferring, or borrowing against the animals.
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| Give sole possession, care, and control of the animals | CheckBox |
Check to request that the court give you sole possession, care, and control of the animals.
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| Person in (2) abuses the animals | CheckBox |
Check if the person listed in (2) abuses the animals. Fill only if the 'Give sole possession, care, and control of the animals' is 'Yes'.
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| I take care of these animals | CheckBox |
Check if you are the one who takes care of these animals. Fill only if the 'Give sole possession, care, and control of the animals' is 'Yes'.
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| I purchased these animals | CheckBox |
Check if you purchased these animals. Fill only if the 'Give sole possession, care, and control of the animals' is 'Yes'.
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| Other (please explain) | CheckBox |
Check if there is another reason and explain it on the line provided. Fill only if the 'Give sole possession, care, and control of the animals' is 'Yes'.
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| Other reason explanation | Text |
Enter an explanation for the "Other" reason you are requesting sole possession of the animals. Fill only if the 'Other (please explain)' is 'Yes'.
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| Other reason additional details | Text |
Enter any additional details explaining the "Other" reason for requesting sole possession of the animals. Fill only if the 'Other (please explain)' is 'Yes'.
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| Animal Details | ||
| First Animal Color | Text |
Enter the primary color or colors of the first animal (for example, black, white and brown, calico).
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| Second Animal Name or ID | Text |
Enter the name or other way to identify the second animal you want the court to protect. Fill only if the 'Protect Animals' box is 'Yes'.
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| Second Animal Type | Text |
Enter the type of the second animal you want the court to protect (for example, dog, cat, bird). Fill only if the 'Protect Animals' box is 'Yes'.
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| Second Animal Breed | Text |
Enter the breed of the second animal if known. Fill only if the 'Protect Animals' box is 'Yes'.
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| Second Animal Color | Text |
Enter the color of the second animal. Fill only if the 'Protect Animals' box is 'Yes'.
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| Third Animal Name or ID | Text |
Enter the name or other way to identify the third animal you are asking the court to protect.
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| Third Animal Type | Text |
Enter the type or species of the third animal you are asking the court to protect.
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| Third Animal Breed | Text |
Enter the breed of the third animal you are asking the court to protect, if known.
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| Third Animal Color | Text |
Enter the color of the third animal you are asking the court to protect.
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| Fourth Animal Name or ID | Text |
Enter the name or other identifying information for the fourth animal you are asking the court to protect.
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| Fourth Animal Type | Text |
Enter the species or type (for example, dog, cat) of the fourth animal you are asking the court to protect.
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| Fourth Animal Breed | Text |
Enter the breed of the fourth animal, if known.
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| Fourth Animal Color | Text |
Enter the color of the fourth animal.
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| Animal Distance | ||
| Stay away from the animals by at least | CheckBox |
Check this box to request that the person in (2) be ordered to stay away from the animals listed above by a minimum distance.
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| 100 yards (300 feet) | CheckBox |
Check this box to specify a stay-away distance of 100 yards (300 feet). Fill only if the 'Stay away from the animals by at least' is 'Yes'.
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| Other (number of yards) | CheckBox |
Check this box to specify a different stay-away distance in yards. Fill only if the 'Stay away from the animals by at least' is 'Yes'.
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| Stay-away distance (yards) | Number |
Enter the number of yards the restrained person must stay away from the protected animals. Fill only if the 'Other (number of yards)' checkbox is Yes.
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| Animal Protection | ||
| First Animal Name or Identifier | Text |
Enter the name of the first animal you want the court to protect or another way to identify it (for example, a microchip number or distinctive mark).
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| First Animal Type | Text |
Enter the species or general type of the first animal (for example, dog, cat, horse, etc.).
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| First Animal Breed | Text |
Enter the breed of the first animal if you know it (for example, Labrador Retriever, Siamese, Quarter Horse).
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| Attachments | ||
| Number of additional pages | Number |
Enter the total number of extra pages or forms attached to this DV-100 request.
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| Attorney Info | ||
| Petitioner Lawyer Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the petitioner’s lawyer.
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| Petitioner Lawyer State Bar Number | Text |
Enter the State Bar number of the petitioner’s lawyer.
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| Petitioner Lawyer Firm Name | Text |
Enter the name of the law firm representing the petitioner’s lawyer.
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| Case Info | ||
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the unique case number assigned by the court for this restraining order request.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for your domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for your domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Case Information | ||
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order proceeding.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the official court case number assigned to this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Child Custody | ||
| Child Custody and Visitation | CheckBox |
Check this box if you have a child with the person in 2 and want the judge to make or change a child custody or visitation order. You must fill out form DV-105, Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders, and attach it to this form.
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| Child Support | ||
| Child Support | CheckBox |
Check this box if you have a minor child with the person in (2) and you want a child support order.
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| I do not have a child support order and I want one | CheckBox |
Check if you do not have a child support order and you want the court to issue one. Fill only if the 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.
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| I have a child support order and I want it changed | CheckBox |
Check if you have a child support order and you want the court to change it (attach a copy if you have one). Fill only if the 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.
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| I now receive or have applied for TANF, Welfare, or CalWORKS | CheckBox |
Check if you receive or have applied for TANF, Welfare, or CalWORKS. Fill only if the 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.
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| Communication Orders | ||
| Record Communications | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to allow you to record calls or communications the person in 2 makes to you when those calls or communications violate this restraining order.
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| Contact Info | ||
| Telephone | Text |
Enter the telephone number where the court may contact you (optional).
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| Fax | Text |
Enter the fax number where the court may contact you (optional).
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| Email Address | Text |
Enter your email address where the court may contact you (optional).
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| Contact Type | ||
| Second Wireless Phone Transfer – My number | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are requesting the judge to transfer billing responsibility and rights for your phone number on the second wireless phone account (item b).
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| Second Wireless Phone Transfer – Number of child in my care | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are requesting the judge to transfer billing responsibility and rights for your child’s phone number on the second wireless phone account (item b).
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| Third Wireless Phone Transfer – My number | CheckBox |
Check this box to ask the judge to transfer your own wireless phone number under the third Transfer of Wireless Phone Account request.
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| Third Wireless Phone Transfer – Number of child in my care | CheckBox |
Check this box to ask the judge to transfer the wireless phone number of a child in your care under the third Transfer of Wireless Phone Account request.
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| Fourth Wireless Phone Transfer – My number | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the wireless service provider to transfer your number in the Fourth Wireless Phone Transfer section to you.
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| Fourth Wireless Phone Transfer – Number of child in my care | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the wireless service provider to transfer the number of your child in your care in the Fourth Wireless Phone Transfer section to you.
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| Court Info | ||
| Court name and street address | Text |
Enter the name of the Superior Court (including the county) and its full street address where this restraining order will be filed.
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| Case number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order once it has been filed.
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| Court Orders | ||
| Order to Not Abuse | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person in item 2 to not abuse you or anyone listed in item 8.
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| No-Contact Order | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person in item 2 to not contact you or anyone listed in item 8.
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| Court Programs | ||
| Batterer Intervention Program | CheckBox |
Check this box to ask the judge to order the person listed in 2 to go to a 52-week batterer intervention program.
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| Debt Details | ||
| Knowledge of how debts were made – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you know how the person in (2) made the debt or debts. Fill only if the 'Do you want the judge to make this special decision (finding)?' is 'Yes'.
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| Explanation of How Debts Were Made | Text |
Provide a detailed explanation of how the person in 2 made the debt or debts. Fill only if the 'Do you know how the person in 2 made the debt or debts?' is 'Yes'.
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| No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you do not want the judge to make a special decision (finding) about the debt.
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| Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to make a special decision (finding) about the debt.
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| Debt Payment | ||
| First Debt Payment Due Date | Date |
Enter the due date for the first debt payment (for example, MM/DD/YYYY).
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| Second debt payment payee | Text |
Enter the name of the person or organization to whom the second debt payment should be made.
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| Second debt payment purpose | Text |
Enter what the second payment is for (for example, rent, mortgage, or car payment).
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| Second debt payment amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount owed for the second debt payment.
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| Second debt payment due date | Date |
Enter the date by which the second debt payment must be made.
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| Third debt payment payee | Text |
Enter the name of the person or organization to whom you want the person in (2) to make the third payment.
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| Third debt payment purpose | Text |
Enter what the third payment is for (for example, rent, mortgage, or car payment).
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| Third debt payment amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount you want the person in (2) to pay for the third debt.
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| Third debt payment due date | Date |
Enter the due date for the third payment.
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| Debt Payment Explanation | Text |
Explain why you want the person in (2) to pay the debts listed above. Fill only if the 'Pay Debts (Bills) Owed for Property' is 'Yes'.
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| Existing Orders | ||
| Existing Restraining Order – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if there are no restraining orders currently in place or that have expired in the last six months.
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| Existing Restraining Order – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if there are restraining orders currently in place or that have expired in the last six months.
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| Existing Restraining Order (1) Date of Order | Date |
Enter the date when the first existing restraining order was issued (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY).
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| Existing Restraining Order (1) Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the date when the first existing restraining order expires (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY).
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| Restraining Order 2 Date of Order | Date |
Enter the date when the second restraining order was issued. Fill only if the 'Restraining orders currently in place or expired in the last six months' is 'Yes'.
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| Family | ||
| We have a child or children together | CheckBox |
Check if you and the person in 2 have one or more children together and list their names on the line provided.
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| Name of child 1 | Text |
Enter the full name of the first child you have together with the person in section 2. Fill only if the 'We have a child or children together' is 'Yes'.
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| Name of child 2 | Text |
Enter the full name of the second child you have together with the person in section 2. Fill only if the 'We have a child or children together' is 'Yes'.
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| f. Parent, stepparent, or parent-in-law | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person identified in section 2 is your parent, stepparent, or parent-in-law. Fill only if the 'f. We are related' is Yes.
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| f. Brother, sister, sibling, stepsibling, or sibling-in-law | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person identified in section 2 is your brother, sister, sibling, stepsibling, or sibling-in-law. Fill only if the 'f. We are related' is Yes.
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| f. Child, stepchild, or legally adopted child | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person identified in section 2 is your child, stepchild, or legally adopted child. Fill only if the 'f. We are related' is Yes.
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| f. Grandparent, step-grandparent, or grandparent-in-law | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person identified in section 2 is your grandparent, step-grandparent, or grandparent-in-law. Fill only if the 'f. We are related' is Yes.
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| f. Child's spouse | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person identified in section 2 is your child's spouse. Fill only if the 'f. We are related' is Yes.
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| f. Grandchild, step-grandchild, or grandchild-in-law | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person identified in section 2 is your grandchild, step-grandchild, or grandchild-in-law. Fill only if the 'f. We are related' is Yes.
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| Filing Info | ||
| Criminal court case information | Text |
Provide the city, state, or tribe where the criminal case was filed, the year it was filed, and the case number. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is 'Yes'.
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| Other court case type | Text |
Enter the kind of other court case you and the person in 2 are involved in. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in 2?' is 'Yes'.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Financial Details | ||
| Fourth expense payee | Text |
Enter the name of the person or organization to whom the court should order payment for the fourth expense.
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| Fourth expense purpose | Text |
Provide a brief description of what the fourth expense is for (for example, medical care, counseling, temporary housing).
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| Fourth expense amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount you are requesting for the fourth expense.
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| Financial Orders | ||
| Pay Debts (Bills) Owed for Property | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person in ② to pay any debts owed for property, such as rent, mortgage, car payments, or similar bills.
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| First Debt Payment Pay To | Text |
Provide the name of the person or organization to whom the first debt payment should be made.
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| First Debt Payment Purpose | Text |
Describe what the first debt payment is for (for example, rent, mortgage, or car payment).
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| First Debt Payment Amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of the first debt payment to be paid.
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| Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person in (2) to pay for expenses directly caused by the abuse (damaged property, medical care, counseling, temporary housing, etc.).
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| First Expense Payment Entry – Pay to | Text |
Enter the name of the person or organization to whom the first expense payment should be made.
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| First Expense Payment Entry – For | Text |
Provide a brief description of the expense (for example medical care or property repair) for the first payment.
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| First Expense Payment Entry – Amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount you are requesting for the first expense payment.
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| Second Expense Payee | Text |
Enter the name of the person or entity to whom the second expense payment should be made. Fill only if the 'Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Expense Description | Text |
Enter a brief description of the second expense caused by the abuse (for example, medical care or property damage). Fill only if the 'Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Expense Amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount you are requesting for the second expense payment. Fill only if the 'Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Expense Payee | Text |
Enter the full name of the person or entity to whom you want the third expense payment made. Fill only if the 'Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Expense Description | Text |
Provide a brief description of the third expense caused directly by the person in 2 (for example, damaged property or medical care). Fill only if the 'Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Expense Amount | Number |
Enter the dollar amount you are requesting for the third expense caused by the abuse. Fill only if the 'Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse' is 'Yes'.
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| Firearms | ||
| Sixth Firearm Description | Text |
Describe the sixth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition known to be owned by the person in question. Fill only if the 'Question 9c' is 'Yes'.
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| Sixth Firearm Quantity | Number |
Enter the number or amount of the sixth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition described above. Fill only if the 'Question 9c' is 'Yes'.
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| Sixth Firearm Location | Text |
Provide the known location of the sixth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition. Fill only if the 'Question 9c' is 'Yes'.
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| Firearms Details | ||
| First firearm description | Text |
Enter a description of the first firearm, firearm part, or ammunition the person in item 2 has. Fill only if the 'Does person in 2 have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition? Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Firearm Description - Item | Text |
Enter a description of the second firearm, firearm part, or ammunition. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Third firearm description | Text |
Enter a description of the third firearm, firearm part, or ammunition. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth Firearm Description | Text |
Describe the type, model, or caliber of the fourth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition known to be possessed by the person listed in section ②. Fill only if the 'Does person in section ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Fifth firearm description | Text |
Enter the make, model, type, caliber, or other identifying details of the fifth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Form Actions | ||
| Print this form | Button |
Click this button to print the completed form.
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| Save this form | Button |
Click this button to save your progress or a copy of the form.
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| Clear this form | Button |
Click this button to clear or reset all entered information within the form.
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| Form Instructions | ||
| For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form | Button |
For your protection and privacy: after printing the form, click this button to clear all data from the form.
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| Frequency | ||
| Just this once | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person abused you only once.
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| 2–5 times | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person abused you two to five times.
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| Weekly | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person abused you on a weekly basis.
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| Other | CheckBox |
Check this box if the abuse frequency does not fit the other options and specify the frequency on the line.
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| Other abuse frequency | Text |
Specify a custom frequency of abuse not covered by “Just this once,” “2–5 times,” or “Weekly” (for example, daily or monthly). Fill only if the 'Other' checkbox is 'Yes'.
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| Gender | ||
| Gender: M | CheckBox |
Check this box if the respondent’s gender is male.
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| Gender: F | CheckBox |
Check this box if the respondent’s gender is female.
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| Gender: Nonbinary | CheckBox |
Check this box if the respondent’s gender is nonbinary.
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| Housing | ||
| Months lived at this address | Number |
Enter the number of additional months you have lived at this address. Fill only if the 'I have lived at this address for' is 'Yes'.
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| My name is on the lease | CheckBox |
Check this box if your name is on the lease for this address.
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| I pay for some or all the rent or mortgage | CheckBox |
Check this box if you pay for some or all of the rent or mortgage at this address.
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| I live at this address with my child(ren) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you live at this address with your child or children.
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| Other (please explain) | CheckBox |
Check this box for any other reason you have a right to live at this address and explain in the space provided.
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| Other reason explanation (line 1) | Text |
Explain any other reason you have a right to live at this address (first line). Fill only if the 'Other (please explain)' is 'Yes'.
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| Other reason explanation (line 2) | Text |
Continue explaining any other reason you have a right to live at this address (second line). Fill only if the 'Other (please explain)' is 'Yes'.
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| Housing Details | ||
| I own the home | CheckBox |
Check this box if you own the home at this address.
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| I have lived at this address for years and months | CheckBox |
Check this box if you have lived at this address for the number of years and months indicated.
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| Years lived at this address | Number |
Enter the number of whole years you have lived at this address. Fill only if the 'I have lived at this address for' is 'Yes'.
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| Housing Orders | ||
| Order to Move Out | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are asking the judge to order the person listed in item 2 to move out of the home at the specified address.
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| Move-Out Home Address | Text |
Provide the full address of the home that you are asking the judge to order the person named in field ② to move out of.
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| Incident Details | ||
| Date of Most Recent Abuse | Date |
Enter the date when the most recent incident of abuse occurred (give an estimate if you don’t know the exact date).
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| Incident Frequency | ||
| Just this once | CheckBox |
Check this box if the abuse occurred just this once.
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| 2–5 times | CheckBox |
Check this box if the abuse occurred between two and five times.
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| Weekly | CheckBox |
Check this box if the abuse occurred on a weekly basis.
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| Other | CheckBox |
Check this box if the frequency of abuse is not listed and specify the frequency on the provided line.
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| 7g. Other frequency of abuse | Text |
Enter the specific frequency of abuse when the provided options don’t apply. Fill only if the 'Other' checkbox is 'Yes'.
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| 7g. Dates or estimates of abuse incidents | Text |
Provide the dates or approximate time periods when the abuse incidents occurred, if known.
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| Incident Timing | ||
| Abuse dates or estimates | Date |
Enter the dates or approximate dates when the abuse incidents occurred, if known.
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| 6a. Date of abuse | Date |
Enter the date of the new abuse incident, providing your best estimate if you do not know the exact date.
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| 6b I don't know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you don't know whether anyone else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| 6b No | CheckBox |
Check this box if no one else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| 6g Dates or estimates of abuse | Date |
Enter the dates or time estimates of when the abuse occurred, if known.
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| 6g Just this once | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in ② abused you just this one time.
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| Injury Details | ||
| No emotional or physical harm | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in ② did not cause you any emotional or physical harm.
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| Yes emotional or physical harm | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in ② caused you any emotional or physical harm.
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| Emotional or Physical Harm Description | Text |
Describe the emotional or physical harm you experienced from the incident. Fill only if the 'Did the person in ② cause you any emotional or physical harm?' is Yes.
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| 6d No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in 2 did not cause you any emotional or physical harm.
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| 6d Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in 2 caused you any emotional or physical harm. If yes, describe the harm on the lines below.
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| 6d Emotional or physical harm details | Text |
Describe any emotional or physical harm the person in ② caused you on this day. Fill only if the 'Did the person in ② cause you any emotional or physical harm?' is 'Yes'.
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| Insurance Orders | ||
| Health and Other Insurance | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person in 2 to not make any changes to any insurance or other coverage for you, the person in 2, or your children, including cancelling, cashing, borrowing against, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries.
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| Legal Actions | ||
| Other court case involvement – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are not involved in any other court case with the person in 2.
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| Other court case involvement – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are involved in any other court case with the person in 2.
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| Custody | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are involved in a custody case with the person in 2. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in 2?' is 'Yes'.
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| Custody case information | Text |
Enter where the custody case was filed (city, state, or tribe), the year it was filed, and the case number. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is 'Yes'.
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| Divorce | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are involved in a divorce case with the person in (2). Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in (2)?' is 'Yes'.
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| Divorce case filing details | Text |
Enter the jurisdiction (city, state, or tribe), the year the divorce case was filed, and the case number. Fill only if the 'Other court case involvement' is 'Yes'.
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| Juvenile (child welfare or juvenile justice) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are involved in a juvenile case (child welfare or juvenile justice) with the person in ②. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is Yes.
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| Juvenile Court Case Details | Text |
Enter the city, state, or tribe where the juvenile (child welfare or juvenile justice) case was filed, the year it was filed, and the case number.
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| Guardianship | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are involved in a guardianship court case with the person in ②. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is 'Yes'.
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| Guardianship Court Case Details | Text |
Provide the city, state, or tribe where the guardianship case was filed, the year it was filed, and the case number. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is 'Yes'.
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| Criminal | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are involved in a criminal court case with the person in ②. Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is 'Yes'.
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| Other (what kind of case?) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the type of court case you are involved in with the person in ② is not one of the listed categories (Custody, Divorce, Juvenile, Guardianship, or Criminal). Fill only if the 'Are you involved in any other court case with the person in ②?' is 'Yes'.
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| Protect other people – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you do not want the restraining order to protect your children, family, or someone you live with.
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| Legal Case | ||
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the case number assigned by the court for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Legal Information | ||
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this domestic violence restraining order request.
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| Legal Representation | ||
| Lawyer’s signature date | Date |
Provide the date the lawyer signed the form.
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| Lawyer’s name | Text |
Enter the full name of your lawyer.
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| Living Arrangements | ||
| g. We live together or used to live together | CheckBox |
Check this box if you currently live together or used to live together with the person named in item 2.
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| g. Lived together as a family or household? – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you have lived together with the person in item 2 as a family or household (more than just roommates). Fill only if the 'We live together or used to live together' is 'Yes'.
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| g. Lived together as a family or household? – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you have not lived together with the person in item 2 as a family or household (more than just roommates). Fill only if the 'We live together or used to live together' is 'Yes'.
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| No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in 2 do not live together or live close to each other.
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| Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in 2 live together or live close to each other.
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| Live together | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in 2 live together. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Live in the same building, but not in the same home | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in 2 live in the same building but not in the same home. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Live in the same neighborhood | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in 2 live in the same neighborhood. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Other (please explain) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you have a different living arrangement and will explain it. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Location | ||
| First location | Text |
Enter the known location of the first firearm, firearm part, or ammunition the person in item 2 has. Fill only if the 'Does person in 2 have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition? Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Firearm Description - Location | Text |
Enter the known location of the described second firearm item, if known. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Third firearm location | Text |
Enter the location of the third firearm, firearm part, or ammunition, if known. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth Location, if known | Text |
Provide the known location of the fourth described firearm, firearm part, or ammunition, if you know it. Fill only if the 'Does person in section ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Notice Extensions | ||
| Extend my deadline to give notice to person in (2) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you need more time to give notice (serve) the person identified in (2).
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| Reason for extension of notice deadline | Text |
Explain why you need more time to serve the person identified in section 2. Fill only if the 'Extend my deadline to give notice to person in 2' is 'Yes'.
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| Online Resources | ||
| https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/sheriff-serves-your-request-restraining-order | Button |
Use this link to access the online self-help resource for understanding how the sheriff may serve your restraining order request.
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| Order Details | ||
| Restraining Order 2 Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the expiration date of the second restraining order. Fill only if the 'Restraining orders currently in place or expired in the last six months' is 'Yes'.
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| Orders | ||
| Other Orders | CheckBox |
Check this box to describe any additional orders you want the judge to make to keep you, your children, or the people named in section 8 safe.
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| Other Orders Description | Text |
Describe any additional orders you want the judge to make to keep you, your children, or the people in section 8 safe.
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| Other Responses | ||
| 6e I don’t know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you don’t know whether the police came on that day.
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| 6e No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the police did not come on that day.
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| 6e Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the police did come on that day.
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| Participants | ||
| 6b Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if someone else heard or saw what happened on this day; then list their names.
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| 6b Witness Names | Text |
Provide the full names of all persons who heard or saw what happened on that day. Fill only if the 'Did anyone else hear or see what happened on this day?' is Yes.
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| Perpetrator Details | ||
| 7b I don't know | CheckBox |
Check this box if you don’t know whether anyone else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| 7b No | CheckBox |
Check this box if no one else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| 7b Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if someone else heard or saw what happened on this day.
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| 7b Witness Names | Text |
Enter the names of any individuals who heard or saw what happened on that day. Fill only if the '7b Witness Presence Response' is 'Yes'.
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| Personal Info | ||
| Respondent Date of Birth | Date |
Enter the respondent’s date of birth if known.
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| Respondent Race | Text |
Provide the race or ethnicity of the person you are requesting protection from.
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| Petitioner Info | ||
| Petitioner name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the person asking for protection.
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| Petitioner age | Text |
Enter the current age of the person asking for protection.
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| Mailing Address | Text |
Enter the street address where the petitioner can receive court papers.
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| Mailing City | Text |
Enter the city where the petitioner can receive court papers.
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| Mailing State | Text |
Enter the state where the petitioner can receive court papers.
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| Mailing Zip Code | Text |
Enter the zip code where the petitioner can receive court papers.
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| Physical Harm | ||
| 7d No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in 2 did not cause you any emotional or physical harm.
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| 7d Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in 2 caused you any emotional or physical harm.
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| 7d Emotional or physical harm description | Text |
Describe any emotional or physical harm the person in 2 caused you, including details of injuries, emotional distress, or psychological impact. Fill only if the '7d Did the person in 2 cause you any emotional or physical harm?' is 'Yes'.
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| Property Details | ||
| Fifth firearm quantity | Text |
Enter the number or amount of the fifth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition you are reporting. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Fifth firearm location | Text |
Enter the known location of the fifth firearm, firearm part, or ammunition if you have that information. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Property Orders | ||
| My vehicle | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from your vehicle.
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| Other (please explain) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from another location not listed above and then describe that location.
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| Stay-Away Other Location Explanation | Text |
Provide a description of any other place you want the person in field ② to stay away from.
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| Control of Property | CheckBox |
Check this box if you request that the judge give you temporary use, possession, and control of the property you describe in part 17a.
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| Property to Control | Text |
Describe the property you are asking the court to give you temporary use, possession, and control of.
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| Reason for Control of Property | Text |
Explain why you want temporary use, possession, and control of the property you listed.
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| Property Restraint | CheckBox |
Check this box to ask the judge to order the person in (2) not to borrow against, sell, hide, or destroy any possessions or property (except in the usual course of business or for necessities of life) and to notify you of any new or big expenses and explain them to the court, only if you are married or a registered domestic partner with that person.
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| Protected Party | ||
| Third Other Protected Person Relationship | Text |
Describe your relationship to the third other protected person (for example, child, parent, roommate). Fill only if the 'Yes (If yes, complete the section below)' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Other Protected Person Lives With You – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the third other protected person lives with you. Fill only if the 'Other Protected People – Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Other Protected Person Lives With You – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the third other protected person does not live with you. Fill only if the 'Other Protected People – Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth Other Protected Person Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the fourth person you want the restraining order to protect. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth Other Protected Person Age | Text |
Enter the age in years of the fourth person you want the restraining order to protect. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth Other Protected Person Relationship to You | Text |
Enter the relationship of the fourth protected person to you (for example, child, sibling, roommate). Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth other protected person lives with you – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the fourth other protected person lives with you. Fill only if the 'Protect other people – Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth other protected person lives with you – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the fourth other protected person does not live with you. Fill only if the 'Protect other people – Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| List more protected people | CheckBox |
Check this box if you need to list more people; use a separate piece of paper titled "DV-100, Other Protected People" and attach it to this form. Fill only if the 'Other protected people' is 'Yes'.
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| Protected Persons | ||
| Protect other people – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the restraining order to protect your children, family, or someone you live with; then complete the section below.
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| First Other Protected Person Full Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first additional person you want the restraining order to protect.
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| First Other Protected Person Age | Text |
Enter the age in years of the first additional person you want the restraining order to protect.
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| First Other Protected Person Relationship to You | Text |
Enter how the first additional person you want protected is related to you (for example, child, sibling, roommate).
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| First other protected person lives with you – Yes | CheckBox |
Select this box if the first other protected person lives with you. Fill only if the 'Do you want the restraining order to protect your children, family, or someone you live with?' is 'Yes'.
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| First other protected person lives with you – No | CheckBox |
Select this box if the first other protected person does not live with you. Fill only if the 'Do you want the restraining order to protect your children, family, or someone you live with?' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Other Protected Person Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the second person you want the restraining order to protect.
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| Second Other Protected Person Age | Text |
Enter the age in years of the second person you want the restraining order to protect.
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| Second Other Protected Person Relationship to You | Text |
Enter how the second person you want protected is related to you (for example, child, parent, roommate).
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| Second Other Protected Person Lives with you – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the second other protected person lives with you. Fill only if the 'Protect other people' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Other Protected Person Lives with you – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the second other protected person does not live with you. Fill only if the 'Protect other people' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Other Protected Person Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the third person you want the restraining order to protect. Fill only if the 'Yes (If yes, complete the section below)' is 'Yes'.
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| Third Other Protected Person Age | Text |
Enter the age in years of the third other protected person. Fill only if the 'Yes (If yes, complete the section below)' is 'Yes'.
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| Protection Orders | ||
| Protect Animals | CheckBox |
Check this box to ask the court to protect your animals, your children’s animals, or the person listed in field 2’s animals.
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| Protection Reason | ||
| Reason these people need protection | Text |
Enter an explanation of why the additional protected people listed need protection under this restraining order.
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| Protection Scope | ||
| Me | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from you.
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| My school | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from your school.
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| My home | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from your home.
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| Each person in section 8 | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from each person listed in section 8.
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| My job or workplace | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from your job or workplace.
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| My children’s school or childcare | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person to stay away from your children’s school or childcare.
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| Quantity/Amount | ||
| First quantity or amount | Number |
Enter the number or amount of the first firearm, firearm part, or ammunition the person in item 2 has. Fill only if the 'Does person in 2 have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition? Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Second Firearm Description - Number or Amount | Number |
Enter the number or amount of the described second firearm item. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Third firearm quantity | Number |
Enter the number or amount for the third firearm, firearm part, or ammunition. Fill only if the 'Does person in ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Fourth Number or Amount | Number |
Enter the quantity or amount for the fourth described firearm, firearm part, or ammunition. Fill only if the 'Does person in section ② have firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition?' is 'Yes'.
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| Related Forms | ||
| DV-110 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form DV-110 as part of your restraining order request.
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| DV-109 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form DV-109 as part of your restraining order request.
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| CLETS-001 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form CLETS-001 as part of your restraining order request.
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| DV-105 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form DV-105 as part of your restraining order request.
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| DV-140 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form DV-140 as part of your restraining order request.
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| SER-001 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form SER-001 as part of your restraining order request.
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| FL-150 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form FL-150 as part of your restraining order request.
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| FL-155 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form FL-155 as part of your restraining order request.
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| DV-570 | Button |
Select this option if you are including form DV-570 as part of your restraining order request.
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| Relationship | ||
| We are married or registered domestic partners | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in ② are currently married or registered domestic partners.
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| We used to be married or registered domestic partners | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in ② used to be married or registered domestic partners.
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| We are dating or used to date | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in ② are currently dating or used to date.
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| We are or used to be engaged to be married | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person in ② are or used to be engaged to be married.
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| f. We are related | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person identified in section 2 are related.
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| Relief Options | ||
| a(1) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the debt you listed as item a(1) resulted from the abuse. Fill only if the 'Do you want the judge to make this special decision (finding)?' is 'Yes'.
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| a(2) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the debt you listed as item a(2) resulted from the abuse. Fill only if the 'Do you want the judge to make this special decision (finding)?' is 'Yes'.
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| a(3) | CheckBox |
Check this box if the debt you listed as item a(3) resulted from the abuse. Fill only if the 'Do you want the judge to make this special decision (finding)?' is 'Yes'.
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| Knowledge of how debts were made – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you do not know how the person in (2) made the debt or debts. Fill only if the 'Do you want the judge to make this special decision (finding)?' is 'Yes'.
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| Respondent Info | ||
| Respondent Full Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the person you want protection from.
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| Respondent Age | Text |
Enter the respondent’s age, giving an estimate if you do not know the exact age.
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| Shared Settings | ||
| Other living proximity explanation | Text |
Provide an explanation of any other way you and the person in ② live together or close to each other. Fill only if the 'Do you and the person in ② live together or live close to each other?' is 'Yes'.
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| No | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person do not share the same workplace or attend the same school.
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| Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person share the same workplace or attend the same school.
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| Work together at (name of company) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person work together at the same company and specify the company name. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Workplace Company Name | Text |
Enter the name of the company where you and the person in field 2 work together. Fill only if the 'Do you and the person in 2 have the same workplace or go to the same school?' is 'Yes'.
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| Go to the same school (name of school) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you and the person attend the same school and specify the school name. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| School Name | Text |
Enter the name of the school where you and the person in field 2 attend together. Fill only if the 'Do you and the person in 2 have the same workplace or go to the same school?' is 'Yes'.
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| Other (please explain) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you share another type of workplace or school arrangement and explain. Fill only if the 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
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| Other Shared Location Description | Text |
Describe any other workplace or school you and the person in field 2 share. Fill only if the 'Do you and the person in 2 have the same workplace or go to the same school?' is 'Yes'.
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| Signature | ||
| Date Signed | Date |
Enter the date on which you sign this form.
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| Typed or Printed Name | Text |
Type or print your full legal name exactly as you want it to appear on this form.
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| Stay-Away Order | ||
| Stay-Away Order | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the judge to order the person in item 2 to stay away from you, your home, your school, or each person listed in item 8.
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| 100 yards (300 feet) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want the restrained person to stay 100 yards (300 feet) away from all the places you checked above. Fill only if the 'Stay-Away Order' is 'Yes'.
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| Other (give distance in yards) | CheckBox |
Check this box if you want to specify a custom stay-away distance in yards. Fill only if the 'Stay-Away Order' is 'Yes'.
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| Custom stay-away distance (yards) | Number |
Type the custom distance in yards that you want the judge to order the restrained person to stay away from the places you checked under the Stay-Away Order.
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| Support Orders | ||
| Spousal Support | CheckBox |
Check this box if you are married or a registered domestic partner with the person in 2 and you want the judge to order that person to provide you financial assistance.
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| Lawyer's Fees and Costs | CheckBox |
Check this box to ask the judge to order the person in (2) to pay for some or all of your lawyer’s fees and costs.
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| Telephone | ||
| First Wireless Phone Number (including area code) | Text |
Enter the first wireless phone number you want transferred, including the area code.
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| Second wireless phone number (including area code) | Text |
Enter the telephone number, including area code, for the second wireless phone account you are asking the judge to transfer to you.
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| Third wireless phone number | Text |
Enter the wireless phone number for the third line (item c), including the area code, that you are asking the court to transfer to you.
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| Fourth wireless phone number (including area code) | Text |
Enter the full wireless phone number, including area code, for the fourth account you are asking the judge to transfer to you.
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| Weapon Use | ||
| Gun or Weapon Use – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in (2) did not use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon.
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| Gun or Weapon Use – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in (2) used or threatened to use a gun or other weapon.
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| Gun or Weapon Description | Text |
Enter details describing the gun or weapon the person in ② used or threatened to use. Fill only if the 'Did the person in ② use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon?' is 'Yes'.
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| Weapon Use (6c) – No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in (2) did not use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon.
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| Weapon Use (6c) – Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in (2) did use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon.
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| 6c Gun or Weapon Description | Text |
Provide a description of any gun or other weapon used or threatened by the person identified in item 2. Fill only if the 'Did the person in 2 use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon?' is 'Yes'.
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| Weapons Involved | ||
| 7c No | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in (2) did not use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon.
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| 7c Yes | CheckBox |
Check this box if the person in (2) did use or threaten to use a gun or other weapon.
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| 7c. Description of weapon | Text |
Describe the gun or other weapon that the person identified in question 2 used or threatened to use. Fill only if the '7c. Use or threatened to use a gun or weapon' is 'Yes'.
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