# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Mariposa County, California > Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Mariposa County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. **Direct answer.** If you're being hurt or threatened by a partner, family member, or someone you live with, you can ask a judge for a domestic violence restraining order. Here's how it works in Mariposa County — where to go, what to bring, and what happens next. ## Where to file in Mariposa County File with the Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa: Mariposa County Superior Court 5088 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338 Court site: mariposa.courts.ca.gov ## The forms you'll need There is no court filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order — not to request one, respond to one, or enforce one (Cal. Rules of Court; statewide civil fee schedule, confirmed in the court's own fee schedule). Form FW-001 (fee waiver) is only relevant if you are making a separate, fee-bearing filing. - 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). - DV-120 — the form the other party uses to respond (so you know what it looks like if you receive one). ## What it costs Filing a domestic violence restraining order is free — no court filing fee applies. ## What happens after you file A judge reviews your request, usually within 24 hours. If a temporary order is granted, a hearing is typically scheduled within 21 days. The other party must be legally served with the papers. Bring your forms and any evidence to the hearing. ## Local help in Mariposa County 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. - Court Self-Help resources — note that the court's Self-Help Center is currently closed; its self-help page directs visitors to SHARPCOURTS.ORG or the California Online Self-Help Center for assistance: mariposa.courts.ca.gov/self-help ## Questions people ask next ### How long does the process take? Judges usually review requests within 24 hours. If you get a temporary order, the court generally sets a hearing within 21 days. ### Do I need a lawyer to file? No — many people file on their own, and the court's self-help resources can walk you through the forms. ### What if I can't afford the filing fee? There is no filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order, so no waiver is needed for the DVRO itself. ### What if I'm in danger right now? Call 911 immediately. For confidential support anytime, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 (24/7, free). ### Are forms available in Spanish? California courts publish most restraining-order forms in Spanish. Ask the court's self-help page or staff for the Spanish versions. ## 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 Marin County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/marin-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Mendocino County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/mendocino-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/mariposa-county-dv-restraining-order