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How to Ask for a New Hearing Date (Domestic Violence Prevention)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form explains how to ask the court to change your hearing date in a domestic violence case. It provides steps on filling out the form and what to do after submitting it to the court.

The court describes it as: Explains how to ask the court to reschedule your court date.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a person needs to ask the court to reschedule a court date related to a domestic violence prevention matter.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is the purpose of form DV-115-INFO?
This form explains the process for asking the court to reschedule a court date in a domestic violence prevention case.
What happens to a temporary restraining order if the date is rescheduled?
If the court reschedules the date and extends the temporary restraining order, the order will stay in effect until the new court date, unless the court changes or ends it.
What forms are mentioned for proving service?
If service was done in person, form DV-200 is used. If service was done by mail, form DV-250 is used.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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