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Response to Request to Change or End Restraining Order (Domestic Violence Prevention)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is used to write a response to someone who has asked the court to change or end a restraining order related to domestic violence. It asks the person filling it out to state whether they agree or disagree with the requested changes and to explain their reasons.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used when someone has already filed a request (using form DV-300) asking the court to change or end an existing restraining order.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
This form is for the person who is responding to a request to change or end 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 do if I don't agree with the request?
If you do not agree, you must complete the sections explaining which items you disagree with and provide your reasons.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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