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Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order

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

This form is used to tell the court whether you agree or disagree with a request for a domestic violence restraining order. It asks you to respond to specific requests made by the person who asked for the order.

The court describes it as: Tell the court and other side if you agree or disagree with a restraining order. This form is filled out by the person responding to a restraining order.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a person who is responding to a request for a domestic violence restraining order. You will need a copy of the form (DV-100) that the person who asked for the order filled out.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
This form is filled out by the person responding to a restraining order.
Is there a cost to file this form?
The form states that there is no cost to file this form with the court.
What should I bring with me?
You will need a copy of the form (DV-100) that was filled out by the person who asked for the restraining order against you.

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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