Quick answer
Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Tehama County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. Domestic violence restraining-order requests in Tehama County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Tehama. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.
Filing in Tehama County
How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Tehama County, California
Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Tehama County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help.
Direct answer
Where: Domestic violence restraining-order papers in Tehama County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Tehama. The court's published filing location includes 1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 The court describes e-filing on its website. Hours: Published hours or filing windows include The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 Tehama County
Domestic violence restraining-order requests in Tehama County are filed with Superior Court of California, County of Tehama. The court’s own website is the source for current filing location, hours, and local steps.
The court describes The court accepts e-filing through Odyssey eFileCA for all case types except adoptions, including first filings in family cases. (https://www.tehama.courts.ca.gov/online-services/e-file-ca).
- 1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
- The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 (mention briefly so readers recognize it).
What it costs
There is no filing fee for an initial domestic violence restraining order request. FW-001 (Request to Waive Court Fees) is only relevant if some separate fee-bearing filing or service comes up in your case.
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.
Local help in Tehama County
Self-Help Center Phone: (530) 527-3484 Self-help page: https://www.tehama.courts.ca.gov/self-help
Questions people ask next
How long does it take to get protection?
A judge typically reviews your request within a day of filing. If a temporary order is granted, your hearing usually happens within 21 days.
Do I need a lawyer to file?
No. Many people file without one, and the Self-Help Center exists specifically to help self-represented filers with the process.
What if I can't afford the filing fee?
There's no filing fee for your restraining-order request, so cost should not keep you from filing. If a different filing or service with a fee comes up, ask for a fee waiver by filing FW-001 along with your request.
I'm scared right now: what should I do?
If you're in immediate danger, call 911. For support and safety planning any time, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Are forms available in Spanish?
Many courts offer Spanish forms and help: ask the Self-Help Center when you go.
Official sources
Open the current source before acting. Court forms and county procedures can change.
- Superior Court of California, County of Tehama (official website)
- Tehama County: domestic violence restraining orders (court page)
- Tehama County: self-help center
- Tehama 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.