This page covers Restraining Orders for domestic violence (DVRO), civil harassment (CHRO), elder and dependent adult abuse, and school and workplace violence. For other types of civil restraining orders in civil lawsuits, see our “Injunctions and Restraining Orders” page.
California law provides protections against abuse. Abuse includes physical or mental abuse, threats, harassment and stalking. Restraining orders are available for protection from domestic violence, civil harassment, elder abuse, workplace violence, and school violence.
Forms
The Judicial Council creates some forms used in seeking protection from abuse. The Sacramento County Superior Court has created a variety of forms and instructions packets. For other situations, you may need to create your own forms. Our Legal Research Guides and Step-by-Steps have instructions and samples for many commonly-used forms.
Form Resources
Online Form Interviews (external sites)
Answer a series of online questions and the web page will fill out forms for you to print out and file.
Research Guides
The Law Librarians have created these research guides as an aid for those starting a legal research project. These guides recommend print and electronic resources that will help you find answers to your law-related questions. Many guides provide step-by-step information, as well as sample forms, for common legal procedures.
