Quick answer
Filing a domestic violence restraining order in Riverside County: courthouse locations, forms, fees, and local help in plain language. Domestic violence restraining-order requests in Riverside County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.
Filing in Riverside County
How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Riverside County, California
Filing a domestic violence restraining order in Riverside County: courthouse locations, forms, fees, and local help in plain language.
Direct answer
Where: Domestic violence restraining-order papers in Riverside County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The court's published filing location includes 4175 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 The court describes online portal filing on its website. Fee: There is no statewide filing fee for the initial DVRO request (Fam. Code § 6222). Confirm every detail on the court’s own page before you travel.
For the full California process with official citations, see How to file a domestic violence restraining order in California.
Where to file in Riverside County
Domestic violence restraining-order requests in Riverside County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.
The court describes The court says domestic violence restraining order petitions may be filed electronically through its eSubmit system, at no cost to the person asking. (https://riverside.courts.ca.gov/selfhelpdv).
- Riverside Family Law Court: 4175 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501
- The court’s domestic violence page says you can complete your forms and use eSubmit to file them online, and asks you to read its eSubmit instructions before you begin.
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; you'll recognize it if you're served with one.
What it costs
No fee is required to file a domestic violence restraining order in Riverside County, per the court's own filing instructions.
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. Contact the court at (951) 777-3147 or (760) 393-2617 within 24 to 48 hours of filing to check the status of your case.
Local help in Riverside County
Self Help Legal Services Self-help page: https://riverside.courts.ca.gov/self-help
Questions people ask next
How long does it take?
A judge typically reviews your request within a day of filing. Plan to follow up with the court 24 to 48 hours after you file.
Do I need a lawyer?
No: many people file on their own, and the court's Self-Help Center can help with the process.
What if I can't afford the fee?
There is no fee to file a domestic violence restraining order in Riverside County.
What if I'm in danger right now?
Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and open 24/7.
Can I file in Spanish?
Many courts offer Spanish forms and help. Ask the Self-Help Center when you call or visit.
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.