# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Placer County, California > Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Placer County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. **Direct answer.** If you need protection from abuse by a partner, family member, or someone you live with, you can ask the court for a domestic violence restraining order. This guide walks through where to file, what to bring, and what to expect — in plain language. ## Where to file in Placer County File your forms at the Family Law window of the Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, in the Bill Santucci Justice Center at 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. Get a number ticket for "Family Law" at the kiosk on the first floor, then hand your forms to the clerk when your number is called. See the Placer County Superior Court website for current hours and e-filing options. ## The forms you'll need Blank forms are available at courts.ca.gov/forms or at the clerk's counter. There is no filing fee for the DVRO itself, so form FW-001 (fee waiver) is only relevant if you are making a separate, fee-bearing filing. E-filing: Under Placer's Local Rules (as amended January 1, 2026), self-represented filers are not required to e-file — DVRO paperwork may be filed in person at the clerk's office or electronically. If you e-file, submit each form as its own separate PDF (unless it has attachments). Note that the third-party e-filing vendor charges its own service fee that the court cannot waive, and orders or other returned paperwork from e-filed submissions must be picked up at the courthouse. - 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; you'll recognize it if you're served with one. - DV-101 — Description of Abuse; optional — use it when you have more incidents to describe than fit on DV-100. (If you have minor children with the person you're filing against, ask the clerk for the DVRO packet for filers with children — it adds custody and visitation forms such as DV-105.) ## What it costs 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). If you e-file through a third-party vendor, the vendor's own service fee applies and the court cannot waive it. ## 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 Placer County The court's Self-Help Center is free and helps with restraining order forms and the filing process (it cannot give legal advice). It operates Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday on the first floor of the Gibson Courthouse: walk-ins 8:00–10:00 a.m. (get a "Self Help Center" ticket at the kiosk; first come, first served) and scheduled appointments 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m., plus video conference appointments. See the court's Self-Help page for current details and to schedule. 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? A judge usually reviews your request within a day of filing. If granted, the temporary order is typically ready for pickup the same or next court day. ### Do I need a lawyer? No. Many people file on their own. The Self-Help Center can help with the paperwork and explain each step. ### What if I can't afford the fee? There is no filing fee for a DVRO in Placer County. For other fees, file FW-001 to ask the court to waive them. ### What if I'm in danger right now? Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233 — free, confidential, and available 24/7. ### Can I file in Spanish? Many courts offer Spanish forms and help. Ask the Self-Help Center what is available. ## Official sources - [courts.ca.gov/forms](https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms) - [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 Orange County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/orange-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Plumas County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/plumas-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/placer-county-dv-restraining-order