Quick answer

Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Inyo County: where to file in Bishop, the forms, fees, and local help. Domestic violence restraining-order requests in Inyo County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Inyo. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.

Filing in Inyo County

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

Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Inyo County: where to file in Bishop, the forms, fees, and local help.

Last reviewed September 28, 2026 against official California Courts guidance.

Direct answer

Where: Domestic violence restraining-order papers in Inyo County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Inyo. The court describes e-filing on its website. Hours: Published hours or filing windows include Filings may also be turned in at the Bishop or Independence clerk’s offices, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the drop box at either office, or by mail. Fee: There is no statewide filing fee for the initial DVRO request (Fam. Code § 6222). Confirm every detail on the court’s own page before you travel.

For the full California process with official citations, see How to file a domestic violence restraining order in California.

Where to file in Inyo County

Domestic violence restraining-order requests in Inyo County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Inyo. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.

The court describes The court says domestic violence restraining order filings may be submitted electronically using e-filing. (https://www.inyo.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling).

Filings may also be turned in at the Bishop or Independence clerk’s offices, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in the drop box at either office, or by mail.

The forms you'll need

DV-120 is the form the other party uses to respond; it is not part of your filing packet (worth knowing about so you can recognize 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 evidence to the hearing.

Local help in Inyo County

Self-help page: https://www.inyo.courts.ca.gov/self-help

Questions people ask next

How quickly can I get protection?

A judge usually looks at your request by the next court day. A temporary order can be issued right away, with a hearing usually within about three weeks.

Do I need a lawyer?

No. Many filers do this on their own, and the court's self-help center can assist with the forms at no cost.

What if I can't afford the fee?

The initial DVRO request is free, so no fee-waiver form is needed for that filing.

I'm scared right now: what do I do?

Call 911 if you're in immediate danger. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 offers confidential help and safety planning 24/7.

Can I complete the forms in Spanish?

Spanish-language versions of many restraining order forms exist. Ask the self-help center at (760) 872-6240 for help if you need it.

Official sources

Open the current source before acting. Court forms and county procedures can change.

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