# How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Yolo County, California

> Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Yolo County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help.

**Direct answer.** If a partner, family member, or someone close to you is abusing or threatening you, the Yolo County court can issue a restraining order to help protect you. This guide explains the filing process plainly — which courthouse to go to, which forms to complete, and where free help is available.

## Where to file in Yolo County

File at the Yolo County Superior Court, 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. The court's official site is https://www.yolo.courts.ca.gov/.

## The forms you'll need

You can file your restraining-order papers in person, by mail, or by e-filing — Yolo also offers a "File @ Home" option through its site. Attorneys must e-file family cases under Local Rule 7.2, but self-represented filers are exempt and may choose whichever method works. Yolo courts also authorize remote appearances in DVRO proceedings.

- 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 (blank at filing; the judge completes it if your request is granted).
- CLETS-001 — confidential information for law enforcement (kept private from the other party).
- 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

There is no filing fee for a domestic violence restraining order in Yolo County — the court's own restraining-order page says there are no fees for this case type. You don't need FW-001 (the fee-waiver request) for the DVRO itself.

## 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 Yolo County

The court's Family Law Facilitator / Self-Help Center at the Woodland courthouse assists with family law and restraining order paperwork. Per the court's official site: walk-in help is available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; phone assistance on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at (530) 406-6793; and live chat on Mon/Wed/Fri (8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m.), plus appointments, workshops, and an email contact form. See https://www.yolo.courts.ca.gov/self-help for current details. 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 until I get protection?

Judges typically review requests within 24 hours. If a temporary order is granted, a hearing is usually set within 21 days.

### Do I need a lawyer?

No — many people file on their own. The Family Law Facilitator / Self-Help Center can help with the paperwork.

### What if I can't afford the filing fee?

There's no fee to file a DVRO in Yolo County, so there's nothing to waive.

### What do I do if I'm in danger right now?

Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day.

### Is assistance available in Spanish?

Many courts offer Spanish forms and help — ask the Self-Help Center when you file.

## 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 Ventura County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/ventura-county-dv-restraining-order)
- [How to File a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in Yuba County, California](https://justiceos.ai/guides/yuba-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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