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

> How to file a domestic violence restraining order in Del Norte County: Crescent City courthouse, forms, fees, and the court's self-help center.

**Direct answer.** You deserve to feel safe. If someone close to you is threatening or harming you, the court in Del Norte County can issue orders to protect you. Below is a straightforward walkthrough of filing a domestic violence restraining order — no legal background needed.

## Where to file in Del Norte County

File with the Superior Court of California, County of Del Norte:

Confirm details on the court's official site: delnorte.courts.ca.gov

- Del Norte County Courthouse — 450 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Bring completed forms to the Civil Front Counter (Civil Division, Room 209). Counter hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Main court phone: (707) 464-8115.

## The forms you'll need

DV-120 is the form the other party uses to respond — it is not part of your filing packet, so you'll know it when you see it. No separate local cover sheet is required for an initial DVRO request per the court's published information (confirm current requirements on the court's official site).

- 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

Filing an initial domestic violence restraining order request is free — there is no filing fee, and you don't need form FW-001 for that filing. FW-001 is only for asking the court to waive fees on other, fee-based filings.

## What happens after you file

A judge reviews your request, typically by the next court 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. Bring your forms and any supporting evidence to the hearing, and arrive a little early if you can.

## Local help in Del Norte County

The court's Self-Help Center is located at 450 H Street, in the Law Library, and helps with forms and questions. A Self-Help Assistant is available Tuesday through Friday (unavailable 12:00–1:00 p.m.). Phone: (707) 465-8634. Email: selfhelp@delnorte.courts.ca.gov. More at delnorte.courts.ca.gov/self-help.

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?

The judge usually reviews your request by the next court day, and the hearing is usually set within about three weeks.

### Do I need a lawyer?

No — the Self-Help Center exists to assist people representing themselves with forms and questions.

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

The initial DVRO request is free, so no fee-waiver form is needed for that filing. FW-001 applies only to other, fee-based court filings.

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

Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and available around the clock.

### Can I file in Spanish?

Many courts provide Spanish-language forms and interpreters — ask the Self-Help Center what Del Norte 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&sectionNum=6222)

## Related guides

- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Contra Costa County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/contra-costa-county-dv-restraining-order)
- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in El Dorado County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/el-dorado-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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