Quick answer
How to file a domestic violence restraining order in Plumas County: the filing courthouse, the forms you'll need, costs, and where to get help. File at the Plumas Superior Court, 520 Main Street, Room 104, Quincy, CA 95971, the court's main courthouse. Confirm hours and filing options on the Plumas County Superior Court website.
Filing in Plumas County
How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Plumas County, California
How to file a domestic violence restraining order in Plumas County: the filing courthouse, the forms you'll need, costs, and where to get help.
Direct answer
This page is for anyone in Plumas County who needs legal protection from abuse by a partner, relative, or someone they share a home with. You don't need a lawyer to ask for a restraining order, and you can take it one step at a time.
Where to file in Plumas County
File at the Plumas Superior Court, 520 Main Street, Room 104, Quincy, CA 95971, the court's main courthouse. Confirm hours and filing options on the Plumas County Superior Court website.
The forms you'll need
DV-120 is the form the other party uses to respond; it is not part of your filing packet; you'll recognize it if you're served with one. 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 Plumas County
The court's Family Law Facilitator can help you prepare your own forms and explain court procedures (they cannot act as your lawyer or give legal strategy). Reach them through the court's self-help pages.
Questions people ask next
How long does it take?
Most requests are reviewed by a judge by the next court day.
Do I need a lawyer?
No. Many people complete the process without one. The Family Law Facilitator can help with forms and procedure.
What if I can't afford the fee?
The initial DVRO request is free, so no fee-waiver form is needed for that filing.
What if I'm in danger right now?
Call 911. You can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 anytime, day or night; it's free and confidential.
Can I file in Spanish?
Many courts offer Spanish forms and help. Contact the court's self-help office to ask what's available.
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.