# 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.** This page is for anyone in Tehama County who needs protection from abuse by a partner, family member, or someone close. A domestic violence restraining order is a court order that can require the other person to stay away, stop contacting you, and follow other safety rules. Here's how to ask the court for one.

## Where to file in Tehama County

File at the Tehama County Superior Court, 1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080 — (530) 527-3484. Clerk's office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Electronic filing is available through E-File CA, and the court also offers a Guide & File service for preparing forms. The court's official site is https://www.tehama.courts.ca.gov/, and its self-help page is https://www.tehama.courts.ca.gov/self-help.

## 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-120 — the form the other party uses to respond (mention briefly so readers recognize it).
- FW-001 — request to waive court fees if you can't afford them.

## 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

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 to the hearing.

## Local help in Tehama County

The court's Self-Help Center helps self-represented people with domestic violence restraining orders (and responses) through workshops and individual appointments — call ahead for an appointment. The Self-Help Center is at the courthouse. If you are in danger right now, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233 — free, confidential, 24/7.

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 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

- [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&sectionNum=6222)

## Related guides

- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Sutter County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/sutter-county-dv-restraining-order)
- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Trinity County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/trinity-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.

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