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Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Mariposa County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. File with the Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa:
Filing in Mariposa County
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.
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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-105: if the case involves minor children, request custody and visitation orders on this form (file it with the initial packet when children are involved).
- 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
Under Fam. Code § 6326, a judge issues or denies an ex parte request the same court day it is submitted, or the next court day if filed too late for review that day. If a temporary order is granted or denied, the hearing date is on the stamped DV-109 (Fam. Code § 242). The other party must be legally served with the papers. Bring your forms and any evidence to the hearing.
Local help in Mariposa County
- 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?
Under Fam. Code § 6326, a judge issues or denies an ex parte request the same court day or the next court day if filed too late for review that day. If you get a temporary order, the court generally sets a hearing within 21 days. The hearing date is on the stamped DV-109.
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
Open the current source before acting. Court forms and county procedures can change.
Ready for the document step?
Use the guide to understand the process, then review every field before a packet leaves your hands.