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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic (pdf format)

Taller De Órdenes de Restricción Contra La Violencia Doméstica (pdf format)

Where else can you go to Apply for or Respond to a Restraining Order?
You may also obtain and file forms for domestic violence restraining order cases at the Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez at the Family Law Center, 751 Pine Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm.

NOTICE: The Court will be closed on the third Wednesday of each month commencing Sept. 16, 2009 through June 16, 2010.  If you need a Domestic Violence Restraining Order on a day that the Court is closed, you can ask a police officer or sheriff to issue an "Emergency Protective Order."  These orders are in effect for 7 days and will give you time to apply for a restraining order when the Court is open to the public.