# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Calaveras County, California > Filing a domestic violence restraining order in Calaveras County: where to file in San Andreas, required forms, fees, and free help options. **Direct answer.** This guide is for Calaveras County residents who need the court's protection from an abusive partner, family member, or other close relation. It's written in plain language and goes at your pace: where to file, which forms matter, and what comes next. ## Where to file in Calaveras County File with the Superior Court of California, County of Calaveras: Confirm hours and procedures on the court's official site: calaveras.courts.ca.gov - Calaveras Superior Court — 400 Government Center Drive, San Andreas, CA 95249. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. File DVRO requests in person at the clerk's window — do not use the court's drop box for domestic violence temporary restraining orders (the drop-box policy specifically excludes them). ## The forms you'll need Your initial request is made on Judicial Council forms — Calaveras's local rules treat a domestic violence temporary restraining order application filed on Judicial Council forms as a routine ex parte application, so you do not need the court's separate local "Application for Immediate Court Hearing and Order" (confirm this on the court's current rules before filing, in case they've changed): DV-120 is the form the other party uses to respond — it is not part of your filing packet; you may see it come back to you. There is no fee for the DV packet itself, and you don't need a fee-waiver form (FW-001) for the initial request. - 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 There is no fee for the DVRO request itself — filing an initial domestic violence restraining order request is free, and you don't need FW-001 for it. (FW-001 is for asking the court to waive fees on other, fee-based filings.) ## What happens after you file After you file, contact the court later that day or the next business day for the judge's decision on the temporary order. 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 before that hearing — the Sheriff's Office serves DVRO papers at no cost (call (209) 754-6500). Bring your completed forms and any evidence — texts, photos, witness names — with you to court. ## Local help in Calaveras County Free help filling out the DVRO forms is available from the Crisis Center at (209) 754-1300, and the court's Self-Help Legal Center at (209) 754-1443. The court's homepage also lists Self-Help Resources — start there at calaveras.courts.ca.gov. Free statewide information is also available through the California Courts Self-Help Guide. 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? Contact the court later that day or the next business day for the judge's decision, and the hearing is usually set within about three weeks. ### Do I need a lawyer? No. Many people file on their own, and self-help resources exist to guide you through the forms. ### What if I can't afford the fee? The DVRO request itself is free — no fee to pay and no fee-waiver form needed for the initial filing. ### What if I'm in danger right now? Call 911. You can also reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, free and confidential, 24/7. ### Can I file in Spanish? Ask the clerk or the Self-Help Legal Center at (209) 754-1443 what Spanish-language forms and help Calaveras County 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 Butte County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/butte-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Colusa County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/colusa-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/calaveras-county-dv-restraining-order