DV-505-INFO How to Ask for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order(Domestic Violence Prevention) Judic 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the DV-505-INFO document in the editor.
  2. Begin by completing the required forms listed in Part 1. Ensure you fill out Form DV-100, DV-109, DV-110, and CLETS-001 accurately. Pay special attention to item 3 on Form DV-100, where you must indicate your relationship with the person from whom you seek protection.
  3. In items 5–7 of Form DV-100, describe the abuse clearly and concisely. This information is crucial for the judge's decision regarding your restraining order.
  4. If applicable, complete optional forms such as DV-105 and DV-140 for child custody requests. For financial support requests, include item 24 or 25 on Form DV-100 and complete FL-150.
  5. Once all forms are completed, file them with your local court either in person or online. Check your court’s website for e-filing options.
  6. After filing, retrieve your papers from the court as instructed. Confirm if a temporary restraining order was granted and prepare for your court hearing.

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However, restraining orders are handled in civil courts and have a lower burden of proof. For a domestic violence restraining order, the burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence. You must show, by a preponderance of evidence, that the court should rule in your favor.
Under Californias Domestic Violence Prevention Act, family law courts may issue restraining orders to prevent acts of domestic violence.
So provide a detailed account about what he has done (abuse, threats) and dont leave anything out. Your statement is evidence as long as its a sworn statement (affidavit). So you dont necessarily need pictures, you just need to describe in detail what happened and what is happening.
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