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Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Nevada County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. File with the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada:
Filing in Nevada County
How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Nevada County, California
Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Nevada County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help.
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If you need a court to order someone to leave you alone, this page will get you started. It covers filing a domestic violence restraining order in Nevada County, which courthouse to visit, which forms to fill out, and what to expect at each step.
Where to file in Nevada County
File with the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada:
Nevada City Courthouse 201 Church Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Truckee Courthouse 10075 Levon Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161
The court offers free electronic filing for domestic violence and gun violence restraining order requests through its online portal; you can start your filing without coming to the courthouse. If you file in person, confirm with the court which branch handles restraining-order filings. Court phone: (530) 362-4309. Court site: nevada.courts.ca.gov
The forms you'll need
- 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 (good to recognize if you are served with one).
What it costs
There is no filing fee for an initial domestic violence restraining order request, and the court's electronic filing for DVRO requests is free as well. FW-001 (Request to Waive Court Fees) is only relevant if some separate fee-bearing filing or service comes up in your case.
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 Nevada County
- Court self-help resources: the court offers self-help services, including a Family Law Facilitator, for people handling their own cases. Check the court's official site for current details: nevada.courts.ca.gov
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., and a hearing is typically scheduled within 21 days of a temporary order. The hearing date is on the stamped DV-109.
Do I need a lawyer?
No: many people file without one. The court's self-help services can help you with the forms and the process.
What if I can't afford the filing fee?
There's no filing fee for your restraining-order request, so cost should not keep you from filing. If a different filing or service with a fee comes up, file form FW-001 to ask the judge to waive it.
What if I'm in danger right now?
Call 911. For free, confidential support any time, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Can I file in Spanish?
Spanish versions of the restraining-order forms are published by the California courts. Ask the court for the forms or help in Spanish.
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.