Quick answer
How to file a domestic violence restraining order in San Bernardino County: filing locations, forms, no-fee filing, and local help. Domestic violence restraining-order requests in San Bernardino County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.
Filing in San Bernardino County
How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in San Bernardino County, California
How to file a domestic violence restraining order in San Bernardino County: filing locations, forms, no-fee filing, and local help.
Direct answer
Where: Domestic violence restraining-order papers in San Bernardino County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. The court's published filing location includes The court lists four courthouses to get a domestic violence restraining order, each open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: San Bernardino District, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, (909) 521-3136; Barstow District, 235 East Mountain View Avenue, Barstow, (760) 718-3734; Joshua Tree District, 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, (760) 974-3047; Needles District, 1111 Bailey Ave, Needles, (760) 269-4962. The court describes filing by email on its website. Hours: Published hours or filing windows include The court lists four courthouses to get a domestic violence restraining order, each open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: San Bernardino District, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, (909) 521-3136; Barstow District, 235 East Mountain View Avenue, Barstow, (760) 718-3734; Joshua Tree District, 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, (760) 974-3047; Needles District, 1111 Bailey Ave, Needles, (760) 269-4962. 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 San Bernardino County
Domestic violence restraining-order requests in San Bernardino County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.
The court describes The court offers a free online program to fill out the Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order. When you finish, the court says you can send the forms to the courthouse online, print them and take them in yourself, or email them to someone to print. (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law/domestic-violence-and-restraining-orders/free-online-option-fill-out-forms-request-domestic-violence-restraining-order).
- The court lists four courthouses to get a domestic violence restraining order, each open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: San Bernardino District, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, (909) 521-3136; Barstow District, 235 East Mountain View Avenue, Barstow, (760) 718-3734; Joshua Tree District, 6527 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree, (760) 974-3047; Needles District, 1111 Bailey Ave, Needles, (760) 269-4962.
- The court’s page states there is no filing fee to apply for a domestic violence restraining order.
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
There are no filing fees or remote appearance fees for domestic violence restraining orders in San Bernardino County, according to the court.
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. Per the court's official page, you can ask the Sheriff in the county where the restrained person lives and works to serve the papers for you, at no cost. Bring your forms and any evidence to the hearing.
Local help in San Bernardino County
Self-Help Center Self-help page: https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/self-help
Questions people ask next
How long does it take?
A judge usually reviews your request within a day. If a temporary order is granted, the hearing follows within about 21 days.
Do I need a lawyer?
No. Many people file on their own. The court provides guides and a free online form program to help.
What if I can't afford the fee?
There is no filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order in this county.
What if I'm in danger right now?
Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233, confidential and available 24/7.
Can I file in Spanish?
Many courts offer Spanish forms and help. Ask the court or a local crisis hotline for assistance in Spanish.
Official sources
Open the current source before acting. Court forms and county procedures can change.
- Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (official website)
- San Bernardino County: domestic violence restraining orders (court page)
- San Bernardino County: self-help center
- San Bernardino County: e-filing / online filing
- California Courts: Restraining orders (self-help)
- California Family Code § 6222 (no filing fee for initial DVRO request)
Ready for the document step?
Use the guide to understand the process, then review every field before a packet leaves your hands.