# California domestic violence restraining-order forms: the starting packet

> A source-linked map of the California DVRO forms that usually start a request: DV-100, DV-109, DV-110, CLETS-001, local forms, and where to get free help.

**Direct answer.** California’s standard domestic violence restraining-order packet generally starts with DV-100, DV-109, DV-110, and CLETS-001. Check the court website for local forms and ask a court Self-Help Center when unsure.

## What each starting form does

DV-100 is the Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. It identifies the people involved, describes the relationship and abuse, and records the orders the person is asking the court to consider. The person preparing it signs the request after reviewing the information for accuracy.

DV-109 is the Notice of Court Hearing. California Courts instructs the person asking for protection to complete the limited identifying items and leave the hearing details for the court. DV-110 is the proposed Temporary Restraining Order. The court completes the decision sections; the person preparing the packet fills only the items the official instructions assign to them.

CLETS-001 is Confidential Information for Law Enforcement. It gives law enforcement information that can help identify the people covered by an order. California Courts says the court does not use this form to decide the request and the other person does not receive a copy. Treat it as confidential and keep it separate from copies meant for service.

- DV-100 — your request and factual description.
- DV-109 — notice of the hearing; the court supplies the hearing details.
- DV-110 — proposed temporary order; the court decides what, if anything, to issue.
- CLETS-001 — confidential identifying information for law enforcement.

## Additional forms depend on the requests in your packet

The four-form starting set is not every possible form. It applies to a domestic-violence request; other types of restraining orders use different starting forms. Requests involving children, custody, visitation, child or spousal support, property, additional protected people, or more space to describe abuse can add forms or attachments. California Courts lists the conditional forms beside the relevant choices so a person can see what goes with a request.

JusticeOS does not decide which optional requests are legally appropriate and does not choose legal strategy. It can help place information into the forms a person has selected and check the assembled packet for common completeness problems. For help deciding which requests or optional forms fit a situation, use a court Self-Help Center or a lawyer.

## Check local forms before filing

California uses statewide Judicial Council forms, but county courts can also require local forms or local cover sheets. The official California Courts guide tells filers to contact the court clerk, check the court's website, or ask the court Self-Help Center whether local forms are required. A statewide form packet is not proof that a county-specific requirement has been met.

Use the California Courts “Find My Court” directory to locate the correct Superior Court website. Check the court’s domestic-violence or restraining-order page for the current filing location, hours, e-filing instructions, local forms, and any copy or attachment requirements. Procedures can change, so verify them close to the day you file.

## Safety and free help come before software

In an emergency, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 800-799-7233 and thehotline.org. If another person may monitor the device you are using, consider a safer device and use the Quick Exit control at the top of JusticeOS.

Every California Superior Court has a Self-Help Center, and domestic-violence organizations may also help with forms and safety planning. JusticeOS is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. It is a self-help document tool, not a substitute for the court, a Self-Help Center, an advocate, or a lawyer.

## Questions people ask next

### Are DV-100, DV-109, DV-110, and CLETS-001 always the only forms?

No. They are the standard starting forms described by California Courts. Children, support, property, additional incidents, and county procedures can require more forms or attachments. Confirm the current set with the filing court.

### Where can I check for local forms?

Use the official Find My Court directory, open your county court website, and look for its domestic-violence restraining-order instructions. You can also ask the clerk or the court Self-Help Center.

### Does JusticeOS decide whether I qualify for a restraining order?

No. JusticeOS does not decide eligibility, recommend orders, evaluate facts, or predict a court decision. It helps prepare and check selected forms using information you provide.

## Official sources

- [California Courts — Fill out domestic violence restraining-order forms](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/DV-restraining-order/fill-forms)
- [California Courts — Domestic violence restraining-order forms](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/DV-restraining-order/forms)
- [California Courts — Find My Court](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm)
- [National Domestic Violence Hotline](https://www.thehotline.org/)

## Related guides

- [DV-100: what the California request form asks for](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dv-100)
- [DV-109: the hearing notice, and the deadline for serving it](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dv-109)
- [DV-110: the temporary order a judge fills in, not you](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dv-110)
- [CLETS-001: the confidential form the other person never sees](https://justiceos.ai/guides/clets-001)
- [Renewing a California restraining order: DV-700, and the deadline that ends the option](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dv-700)
- [Emergency protective orders in California: what the police can get you, and the 5-to-7 day clock it starts](https://justiceos.ai/guides/emergency-protective-order)
- [DV-105 and the children forms: which one rides with the request, and which one rides with the order](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dv-105)
- [An out-of-state restraining order in California: you are already protected, and DV-600 is optional](https://justiceos.ai/guides/dv-600)

Published 2026-07-20. Reviewed against official California Courts guidance on 2026-07-20.

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