# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Amador County, California

> Plain-language steps for filing a domestic violence restraining order in Amador County: courthouse address, required forms, fees, and support.

**Direct answer.** If you are being hurt or threatened by someone you have a close relationship with — a partner, spouse, family member, or the other parent of your child — the court can order them to stay away and stop the abuse. This guide explains how to make that request in Amador County.

## Where to file in Amador County

File with the Superior Court of California, County of Amador, Civil/Family Law Division:

Confirm hours and procedures on the court's official site: amador.courts.ca.gov

- Amador Superior Court — 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, CA 95642, Civil/Family Law Division. The Clerk's Office is open Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; on Fridays it is closed the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month and open 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on the others — arrive early so there's time to file.

## The forms you'll need

DV-120 is the form the other party uses to respond — it is not part of your filing packet, though it's good to recognize it if paperwork arrives. No local cover sheet or extra local form is required for the initial DVRO request per the court's published restraining-order materials (confirm current requirements on the court's official site).

The court's website also offers a guide to restraining orders that explains which type of order fits your situation.

- 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).

## What it costs

Per the court's own restraining-order materials, there is no filing fee required for an initial domestic violence restraining order request. You don't need form FW-001 for that filing — FW-001 is for asking the judge to waive fees on other, fee-based filings.

## What happens after you file

The court's materials state the judge decides on temporary protection within one business day. If a temporary order is granted, a hearing is usually scheduled within about three weeks. The other party must be legally served with the papers, and you should bring your forms and any evidence to the hearing.

## Local help in Amador County

Start with the court's restraining-order information page at amador.courts.ca.gov. The court's materials also point to Legal Services of Northern California for free legal help for those who qualify.

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 it take?

Expect the judge's decision on temporary protection within one business day, with a hearing usually set within about three weeks.

### Do I need a lawyer?

You don't. Self-represented filers are common, and the court's restraining-order guide is written to walk you through it.

### What if I can't afford the fee?

The court's materials state there is no filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order. FW-001 is only for waiving fees on other court filings.

### What if I'm in danger right now?

Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

### Can I file in Spanish?

Ask the Civil/Family Law Division clerk at (209) 257-2603 what Spanish-language forms and help are available.

## 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&sectionNum=6222)

## Related guides

- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Alpine County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/alpine-county-dv-restraining-order)
- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Butte County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/butte-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.

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