# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Siskiyou County, California > Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Siskiyou County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. **Direct answer.** If you live in Siskiyou County and need the court's protection from someone close to you, a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) is the way to ask for it. This guide lays out, in plain language, where to file, the forms you'll complete, what it costs, and what happens afterward. ## Where to file in Siskiyou County File at the Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou. The Yreka courthouse is: 411 4th Street, Yreka, CA 96097 — phone (530) 842-0411 The court accepts restraining order requests three ways: through its approved electronic-filing route, by emailing your completed documents to restrainingorders@siskiyou.courts.ca.gov, or in person at the courthouse. If you need help with the electronic submission, call (530) 842-0411, option 6. Ordinary civil and family filings aren't accepted by email, but restraining orders are the exception — the email above is posted on the court's official site for them. Confirm clerk hours and filing procedures on the court's official site: http://www.siskiyou.courts.ca.gov/ ## The forms you'll need The court's official domestic violence page lists exactly what to file for an initial request: DV-120 is the form the other party uses to respond — it is not part of your filing packet. - Local Case Party Information — Siskiyou's own local form; the court requires it with your request. - 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. - DV-130 — the restraining order after hearing (the form a judge can grant at the hearing). - CLETS-001 — confidential information for law enforcement (kept private from the other party). ## What it costs There is no filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order — the court's official page confirms it. You don't need a fee-waiver form (FW-001) for the initial request; 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 — photos, messages, police reports — to the hearing. ## Local help in Siskiyou County Check the court's self-help resources on the official site: http://www.siskiyou.courts.ca.gov/ — and the statewide California Courts self-help guide for restraining orders: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov. The court's Family Law Facilitator can be reached at facilitator@siskiyou.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 does it take to get an order? A judge usually reviews your request by the next court day. Temporary protection can be granted before the full hearing, which is usually set within about three weeks. ### Do I need a lawyer? No. Many people file without an attorney, and the court's self-help resources plus JusticeOS can guide you through the forms. ### What if I can't afford the fee? Filing a DVRO request is free — there's no fee to pay, so no waiver form is needed for the initial filing. ### 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? Ask the clerk about Spanish-language forms and interpreter availability in Siskiyou County. ## 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 Sierra County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/sierra-county-dv-restraining-order) - [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Solano County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/solano-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. 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