Quick answer
Step-by-step guide to filing a domestic violence restraining order in Yolo County: where to file, the forms, fees, and local help. 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/.
Filing in Yolo County
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-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; 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
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 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. to 2:30 p.m.; phone assistance on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at (530) 406-6793; and live chat on Mon/Wed/Fri (8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 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.
Questions people ask next
How long until I get protection?
Under Fam. Code § 6326, a judge issues or denies an ex parte request the same court day or the next court day if filed too late for review that day. If a temporary order is granted, a hearing is usually set within 21 days. The hearing date is on the stamped DV-109.
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
Open the current source before acting. Court forms and county procedures can change.
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Use the guide to understand the process, then review every field before a packet leaves your hands.