Self-Help Services - Restraining Orders
A domestic violence restraining order is a court order that helps protect people from abuse, and/or threats of abuse from someone they have a close relationship with. Abuse is defined as any of the following:
You may contact the legal services listed on the Restraining Order Resources (pdf ) page to request assistance with filling out forms and other supportive services.
If you think you may be a victim of abuse, please call the National Hotline for additional information at 1.800.799.7233 or 1.800.787.3224 (TDD)
You can complete and use eSubmit to file your domestic violence forms online. Please print and read these eSubmit instructions (pdf ) before you begin.
Form Packet Name | Form Links | Resources |
Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (with Children) |
English (pdf ) Español (pdf ) |
Complete forms Online (external site ) Referencia en Español (pdf ) |
Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (without Children) |
English (pdf ) Español (pdf ) |
Complete forms Online (external site ) Referencia en Español (pdf ) |
Answer to Domestic Violence Restraining Order | English (pdf ) |
Complete forms Online (external site ) |
After completing your forms, use eSubmit to file your Domestic Violence Forms (above).