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Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our CA Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our CA Places that Help page.
Sacramento
William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse
3341 Power Inn RoadSacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (916) 875-3400
URL: https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/locations/locations.aspx
Self-Help Center Monday - Thursday 8:30-4:00. Family Law Matters - need to request a service ticket from the staff at the info booth before 3:00 so arrive early.
San Benito
Superior Court of California, County of San Benito
450 Fourth StreetHollister, CA 95023
Phone: (831) 636-4057 Ext. 3
Fax: (831) 636-2046
URL: https://www.sanbenito.courts.ca.gov/court_divisions/family_law_div.shtml
San Bernardino
Barstow District Courthouse
235 East Mountain View AvenueBarstow, CA 92311
Phone: (760) 718-3734
Fax: (760) 718-3407
URL: http://www.sb-court.org/locations/barstow-district
Clerk’s office is open Tuesday - Thursday 8:00-3:00.
Fontana District Courthouse
17780 Arrow BlvdFontana, CA 92335
Phone: (909) 350-9322
Phone 2: (909) 521-3136 Family Law
URL: http://www.sb-court.org/divisions/family-law/domestic-violence-and-restraining-o…
To obtain a domestic violence restraining order, please visit one of the following courts: Barstow, Joshua Tree, San Bernardino District or Victorville District. Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00-3:00.
Historic San Bernardino County Courthouse
351 North Arrowhead AvenueSan Bernardino, CA 92415
Phone: (909) 387-3922
Phone 2: (909) 521-3136 Family Law
Fax: (909) 521-3128
URL: http://www.sb-court.org/Locations/SanBernardino/FamilyLawAndProbate.aspx
Hours: 8:00-3:00
Joshua Tree Superior Court
6527 White Feather RoadJoshua Tree, CA 92252
Phone: (760) 366-5770
Phone 2: (760) 974-3047
Fax: (760) 974-3033
URL: http://www.sb-court.org/locations/joshua-tree-district
Courthouses to obtain a domestic violence restraining order: Barstow District, Joshua Tree District, San Bernardino District and Victorville District. Hours: 8:00-3:00 Monday - Friday.
Rancho Cucamonga District Courthouse
8303 Haven AvenueRancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: Civil: (909) 285-3558
Phone 2: Family: (909) 285-3559
URL: http://www.sb-court.org/locations/rancho-cucamonga-district
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00
Victorville Superior Court
14455 Civic DriveVictorville, CA 92392
Phone: (760) 243-8652
Phone 2: (760) 245-6215
URL: http://www.sb-court.org/divisions/family-law/domestic-violence-and-restraining-o…
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00. Can download restraining order forms on website.
San Diego
Central Courthouse
1100 Union StreetSan Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 844-2700 - General Information
Phone 2: (619) 844-2575 - Domestic Violence
URL: http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/portal/page?_pageid=55%2C1905044&%3B_dad=portal&…
The Family Court has jurisdiction over all cases involving dissolutions of marriage, child support and child custody/visitation issues filed in the San Diego area proper. The new central courthouse, which opened in late 2017, provides the court’s central court district with a full-service, consolidated facility for criminal, probate, family court, and small claims services. It will also bring downtown a small claims calendar from the Kearny Mesa courthouse, improving service to residents of the central San Diego area. For the East, North, and South County Regional Centers please see the courthouse listings for the cities of El Cajon, Vista, and Chula Vista, respectively..
East County Regional Center
250 East Main StreetEl Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 456-4100
URL: http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/portal/page?_pageid=55%2C1059067&%3B_dad=portal
Civil Harassment / Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Temporary Restraining Orders are filed at the Family Law Business Office located on the 1st floor, in Business Office East. You may obtain assistance in completing the forms by the Civil Temporary Restraining Order Clinic, also located on the 1st floor, in a room next to Department One. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis.
North County Regional Center
325 South MelroseVista, CA 92081
Phone: (760) 201-8600
Phone 2: (760) 201-8600 ext. 140 Family Law
URL: http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/portal/page?_pageid=55%2C1058990&%3B_dad=portal
Restraining Order packets not available at the following courthouses: Main, Downtown Courthouse, Hall of Justice or Kearny Mesa.
Ramona Branch
1428 Montecito RoadRamona, CA 92065
Phone: (760) 738-2400
Fax: (760) 738-2435
URL: https://www.county-courthouse.com/ca/ramona/ca-superior-court-county-of-san-dieg…
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
South County Regional Center500 3rd Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 746-6097 Family Court
Phone 2: (619) 746-6200 Restraining Orders
URL: http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/portal/page?_pageid=55%2C1059049&%3B_dad=portal
Civil Harassment/Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Temporary Restraining Orders are filed at the Family Law Business Office located on the 3rd floor. You may obtain assistance in completing the forms by the Civil Temporary Restraining Order Clinic located on the 1st floor in room 158. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis.
San Francisco
San Francisco Superior Court
400 McAllister Street Room 402San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 551-3991
URL: https://sf.courts.ca.gov/
San Joaquin
California Superior Court of San Joaquin - Manteca Branch
315 East Center StreetManteca, CA 95336
Phone: (209) 239-1316
California Superior Court of San Joaquin - Tracy Branch
475 East Tenth StreetTracy, CA 95376
Phone: (209) 831-5902
California Superior Court of San Joaquin, Lodi Branch
315 West Elm StreetLodi, CA 95240
Phone: (209) 331-2101
Phone 2: (209) 922-5522
URL: http://www.sjcourts.org/divisions/family-law-support#domestic-violence
Help with restraining orders can be found at the Family Law Annex located at 540 E. Main Street, Stockton, Ca. during normal business hours.
Stockton Courthouse
222 East Weber AvenueStockton, CA 95202
Phone: (209) 468-8116
Phone 2: (209) 992-5690
URL: http://www.sjcourts.org/divisions/family-law-support
Family Law Annex accepts domestic violence restraining orders Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00.
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Superior Courthouse
1035 Palm Street, 3rd FloorSan Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Phone: (805) 781-5706
Phone 2: (805) 781-5143
URL: http://slocourts.net/
Restraining order paperwork can be obtained at the clerk’s office.
San Mateo
Hall of Justice
400 County CenterRedwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 261-5080 Family Court Services
Phone 2: (650) 261-5100 Family Law
URL: https://www.sanmateocourt.org/
Family Law Facilitator: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30-2:00, Friday 8:30-12:00, closed Wednesday, Phone hours: 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00.
Northern Branch
1050 Mission RoadSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 261-5080 Family Court Services
Phone 2: (650) 261-5100 Family Law
URL: https://www.sanmateocourt.org/general_info/locations_and_contact_info/northern_b…
Family Law Facilitator available Wednesdays from 8:30-12:00.
Santa Barbara
Anacapa Division
1100 Anacapa StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 882-4662
Phone 2: (805) 882-4667
URL: https://www.santabarbara.courts.ca.gov/
Assistance with restraining orders can be found at the Legal Resource Center in the McMahon Law Library, 2nd Floor, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30.
Cook Division
312-C East Cook StreetSanta Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 614-6414
Phone 2: (805) 614-6442
URL: https://www.santabarbara.courts.ca.gov/
Assistance with restraining orders can be found at the Legal Resource Center in the McMahon Law Library, 2nd Floor, 1100 Anacapa Street. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30.
South County Morgan Hill Courthouse
301 Diana DriveMorgan Hill, CA 95037
Phone: (408) 695-5000
URL: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/self-help/self-help-restraining-orders/domestic…
Free Restraining Order Help Center located in the lower level of the Family Courthouse in downtown San Jose.
Santa Clara
Family Courthouse
170 Park AveSan Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 534-5600
URL: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/index.shtml
The window at the Restraining Order Help Center is the place to go for information on how to get a restraining order. The staff there will talk to you about your problem and give you the forms and sample books for your specific situation. Information about resources at court and in the community are also provided. You can get information on temporary shelter, counseling, and other help you might need.
Palo Alto Courthouse
270 Grant AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (408) 299-2074
Phone 2: Family Law Facilitator: (408) 882-2900
URL: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/location/palo-alto-courthouse
Hours: 8:30-3:00.
Sunnyvale Courthouse
605 West El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
Phone: (408) 481-3500
Phone 2: (408) 408-3540 Family Court Clerk
URL: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/self-help/self-help-restraining-orders/domestic…
Hours: 8:30-3:00. Restraining Order Help Center is located on lower level of Family Courthouse in downtown San Jose.
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Courthouse
701 Ocean StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 420-2200
URL: https://www.santacruz.courts.ca.gov/
The Santa Cruz Superior Court offers a free Self-Help Center (SHC) to assist self represented customers with a variety of basic legal issues. The SHC includes the services of the Family Law Facilitator. Hours: 8:00-3:00.
Watsonville Courthouse
1 Second StreetWatsonville, CA 95076
Phone: (831) 786-7200
URL: https://www.santacruz.courts.ca.gov/node/32
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-3:00. Come early to avoid long lines.
Shasta
Superior Court of California, County of Shasta
1500 Court Street, Room 319Family Law Facilitator Room 115
Redding, CA 96001
Phone: (530) 245-6900
Phone 2: (530) 245-6789
Fax: (530) 605-2802
URL: https://shasta.courts.ca.gov/
Hours: 8:30-2:00
Sierra
Sierra County Superior Court
100 Courthouse SquareDownieville, CA 95936
Phone: (530) 289-3698
Fax: (530) 289-0205
URL: https://www.sierra.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law
Email: superiorcourt@sierracourt.org
Siskiyou
Weed Superior Court
550 Main StreetWeed, CA 96094
Phone: (530) 938-2483
Yreka Division
P.O. Box 1026311 Fourth Street, Room 206
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: (530) 842-8239
Phone 2: (530) 842-8182 Family Law
Fax: (530) 842-0164
URL: https://www.siskiyou.courts.ca.gov/Page.asp?NavID=505
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00; Phone Hours: 8:00-3:00.
Solano
Hall of Justice
600 Union AvenueFairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 207-7340
Phone 2: Family Law Facilitator: (707) 207-7348
URL: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/Courts/FamilyLaw.html
Family Law Courts have jurisdiction over all cases involving dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity, domestic violence, child custody, visitation and support. All documents can be filed in the Family Law Division, located on the second floor of the Hall of Justice. Filings are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Family Law Division Clerk’s Office.
Solano Justice Center
321 Tuolumne StreetVallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707) 553-5441
URL: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/
Solano Legal Access Center provides assistance completing restraining orders. Hours: 8:15-12:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Sonoma
Civil and Family Law Courthouse
3055 Cleveland AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 521-6630
URL: https://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/
Assistance daily: 8:00-3:30.
Hall of Justice
600 Administration DriveSanta Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 521-6800
URL: https://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/
Assistance: Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30
Stanislaus
Stanislaus County Superior Court - Modesto
800 11th Street, Room 22Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: (209) 558-6000
Phone 2: (209) 530-3299 Family Law Facilitator
URL: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/general-information/vendor-resources-doing-…
Requests for Restraining Orders that are submitted by 8:45 a.m. are available for pickup the following court day from 2:30-3:00 p.m. in the Family Law lobby, window #1. After 3:00 p.m., the orders can be picked up on the following court day. Clerk’s office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:00-3:00 and on Fridays from 8:00-12:00.
Sutter
Yuba City Courthouse
463 Second StreetYuba City, CA 95991
Phone: (530) 822-3304
Phone 2: Family Law Info Center: (530) 822-3305
Centro de Información sobre Derecho Familiar: (530) 822-3305
