# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Alpine County, California > A calm, plain-language guide to requesting a domestic violence restraining order in Alpine County: the courthouse, forms, fees, and help. **Direct answer.** This page is for anyone in Alpine County thinking about asking the court for protection from abuse. You don't need to have everything figured out first — just start with one step. Below is the courthouse address, the forms involved, and what happens after you file. ## Where to file in Alpine County File in person at the Superior Court of California, County of Alpine: You can also file by mail to Alpine County Superior Court, P.O. Box 518, Markleeville, CA 96120. Verify details on the court's official site: alpine.courts.ca.gov - Alpine County Superior Court — 14777 State Route 89, Markleeville, CA 96120. The Clerk's Office accepts filings at the counter from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ## The forms you'll need There is no court filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order — not to request one, respond to one, or enforce one (Cal. Rules of Court; statewide civil fee schedule). Form FW-001 (fee waiver) is only relevant if you are making a separate, fee-bearing filing. Filing by fax: Alpine also accepts filings by fax at (530) 694-2119 — $1.00 per page, 20 pages maximum. Under Local Rule 3.8.1, the first page of any fax filing must be a Judicial Council Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet (MC-005); this cover sheet is required for fax filings only, not for in-person or mailed filings. The clerk's office can be reached at (530) 694-2113. - DV-100 — the request for the restraining order itself; describes what happened and what protection you need. - DV-109 — notice of the court hearing date. - DV-110 — the temporary restraining order a judge can grant before the hearing. - CLETS-001 — confidential information for law enforcement (kept private from the other party). - DV-120 — the form the other party uses to respond, so it's worth knowing what it looks like. ## What it costs Filing a domestic violence restraining order is free — no court filing fee applies. (Fax filing carries the vendor-side per-page transmission fee above.) ## What happens after you file A judge reviews your request, usually within 24 hours. If a temporary order is granted, a hearing is typically scheduled within 21 days. In Alpine County, restraining-order requests are heard trailing the court's criminal calendar on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. The other party must be legally served with the papers before the hearing. ## Local help in Alpine County Check the court's self-help resources at alpine.courts.ca.gov. Free statewide guidance is also available at the California Courts Self-Help Guide (selfhelp.courts.ca.gov). JusticeOS is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. If you are unsure about your situation, talk to a licensed California attorney or your court's self-help center. ## Questions people ask next ### How long does the process take? The judge's first review usually happens within 24 hours, and any hearing is typically set within 21 days. ### Do I need a lawyer? No. Plenty of people file on their own. The clerk's office and the court's self-help resources can help with the mechanics of the process. ### What if I can't afford the fee? There is no filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order, so no waiver is needed for the DVRO itself. (If you fax your filing, the per-page transmission fee still applies.) ### What if I'm in danger right now? Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and open around the clock. ### Can I file in Spanish? Many courts provide Spanish forms and assistance — ask the clerk's office what Alpine County currently offers. ## Official sources - [California Courts — Restraining orders (self-help)](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/DV-restraining-order) - [California Family Code § 6222 — no fee to ask for a domestic violence restraining order](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6222) ## Related guides - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Alameda County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/alameda-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Amador County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/amador-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How California DVRO filing works after you finish the forms](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dvro-filing) Published 2026-09-28. Reviewed against official California Courts guidance on 2026-09-28. --- JusticeOS is not a law firm, is not your lawyer, and does not give legal advice. It explains California court forms and procedure in plain language and cites official sources. In immediate danger call 911. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. Canonical HTML: https://justiceos.ai/guides/alpine-county-dv-restraining-order