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Civil Harassment Restraining Orders — Ventura Superior CourtOfficial instructions

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Local Civil Harassment Restraining Orders — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ

Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are different from Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders because the person alleged to be harassing does not have a close family or domestic relationship with the victim. For example, a Civil Harassment Restraining Order can be issued against a neighbor, roommate, or stranger. In contrast, a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Family Law) is filed in Family Court and applies to a current or former spouse, romantic partner, or other relative.

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Local restraining-orders instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.

The following information applies to dissolution, Legal Separation, Nullity, and Domestic Violence. The fee for filing a petition is listed on our fee schedule, except for Domestic Violence for which there is no fee. If you feel you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may ask the clerk for an application for waiver of court fees (Fee Waiver). There is no cost for this form.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Superior Court of California — County of Ventura · Ventura Superior Court — current services and locations (opens in a new tab)

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California Courts Self-Help Guide

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Choose and respond to a restraining-order typeOfficial instructions

Shared California Courts Self-Help Guide. Read the instructions for your situation and check the local court requirements.

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If you need a restraining order, first find out what type of restraining order you need. Your court's self-help center ↗️ (link opens in a new tab) can help if you're not sure. Once you know, select that type to find the type of protection it offers, how to ask for one, and how to renew or enforce it.

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Shared statewide guidance; local procedures, case types and exceptions may differ

If someone asked for a restraining order against you, choose the type of restraining order they asked for below to find out more about your options. The forms you got have the name of the type of restraining order listed on them.

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Judicial Council of California · Restraining order | California Courts | Self Help Guide (opens in a new tab)

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Restraining orders

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