# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Shasta County, California > Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Shasta County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. **Direct answer.** This guide is for Shasta County residents who need a court order for protection from domestic violence. It explains where to file, the forms involved, what it costs, and where to get free help with the paperwork — written in plain language, step by step. ## Where to file in Shasta County You have two ways to file a DVRO in Shasta County: 1. By email (free). Shasta accepts Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Order by email only — this path is for the DVRO request itself, not for later papers. Email your forms as PDFs to restrainingorders@shasta.courts.ca.gov. Each document must be a separate attachment named by its form number (e.g., DV-100.pdf), and include your phone number and email address so the court can reach you with questions. You'll get a confirmation email, then an acceptance or an "incomplete" notice telling you what to fix — and the court will email your issued order back to you (or mail it / hold it at the Civil Counter if you prefer). 2. In person at the Superior Court of California, County of Shasta. The main courthouse in Redding is 1515 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001. Confirm clerk hours and filing details on the court's official site: http://www.shasta.courts.ca.gov/ ## The forms you'll need For email filing, the court requires DV-100, DV-109, DV-110, CLETS-001, and LF-FAM-105 (if custody/visitation is requested) as separate PDFs. The court strongly recommends having the Self-Help Center review your forms first — incomplete or wrong paperwork delays your case. Call (530) 245-6900 or email selfhelp@shasta.courts.ca.gov before you send your filing; review can be done in person or by email. - 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). - LF-FAM-105 — Mandatory Disclosure of Information — a Shasta local form, required only if you're asking for child custody or visitation orders. - DV-120 — the form the other party uses to respond; you don't fill it out yourself, but you serve a blank copy on them with your other papers. ## What it costs Emailing your DVRO request to the Shasta court is at no cost to you, and state law charges no filing fee for domestic violence restraining orders generally (Gov. Code § 70671(f)). You don't need FW-001 (the fee-waiver request) for the DVRO itself. Help is available so that cost never stands in the way of your safety. ## 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 — photos, messages, police reports — to the hearing. ## Local help in Shasta County The court's Family Law Facilitator & Self-Help Center offers walk-in help at the Redding courthouse: 1515 Court Street, Room 320, Redding, CA 96001 — telephone assistance at 530-245-6900, or email selfhelp@shasta.courts.ca.gov More details: http://www.shasta.courts.ca.gov/ 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 until a judge looks at my request? Usually within 24 hours. If the judge grants temporary protection, you'll get that order before the full hearing. ### Do I need a lawyer? No. The self-help center listed above is there precisely to help people file without an attorney. ### What if I can't afford the fee? There's no fee for a DVRO request in Shasta County — nothing to waive. ### What if I'm in danger right now? Call 911 immediately. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and staffed around the clock. ### Can I file in Spanish? Yes. California provides DVRO forms in Spanish, and the court can arrange interpreter help — ask the clerk or the self-help center. ## Official sources - [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 Santa Cruz County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/santa-cruz-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Sierra County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/sierra-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/shasta-county-dv-restraining-order