Domestic Violence Restraining Order Information

SAFETY ALERT

If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911. The programs and agencies listed offer information that can help you if you are involved in a domestic violence situation.

There are different types of Restraining Orders. The type of restraining order depends on your relationship and level of familiarity with the other person from whom you are seeking an order of protection. The most common two types of restraining orders are the Domestic Violence Restraining Order and the Civil Harassment Restraining Order.

• The type of relationship that would qualify under Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) are as follows:
  • Spouse/former spouse;
  • A person with whom you have or had a dating relationship;
  • A cohabitant or former cohabitant (requires more than a roommate situation);
  • A person with whom you have had a child;
  • Parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of you and your spouse;
  • There are other relationships that may qualify. Please see Family code section 6211 for a
    complete list: Family Code 6211.

A. IF YOU ARE SEEKING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRANING ORDER AGAINST SOMEONE:

For assistance with a Domestic Violence Restraining Order, contact the Ventura County Family Justice Center. The Family Justice Center offers a variety of services. The services include, but are not limited to Emergency Assistance, Safety Services, Shelter and Housing Assistance, Civil Legal Services, Mental Health Services, Career Guidance, Financial Counseling, Education, Child Development, and Survivor Advocacy.  The Ventura County Family Justice Center is not affiliated with the court.  
All Ventura County Family Justice Center services are offered free of charge.

• If you need assistance between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, call the Family Justice Center at (805) 652-7655, text at (805) 947-7981, or email vcfjc.coop@ventura.org.
• If you need assistance after hours, 2-1-1 Info Link Ventura County is available 24/7 via phone or at www.211ventura.org. This is a free confidential service that connects people across Ventura County to the resources they need. Call, click or text 2-1-1 to be connected. If you need emergency assistance, please call 9-1-1.
• Visit: https://vcfjc.org/ for additional information.

In the event that the Family Justice Center is unable to assist you with your request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order, they will provide a referral slip to you to be assisted at the Family Law Self-Help Center. Please follow the below links for the Family Law Self-Help Center’s flyer which outline the ways you may receive assistance:

Family Law Self-Help Center Flyer (English)
Family Law Self-Help Center (Español)

You may use the following link to complete your forms to start your Domestic Violence Restraining Order: DVRO Petition Interview

Be sure to create an account to save your work. This program does NOT file your forms. 

For additional information, please visit:

1. Domestic Violence (California Courts website)
2. Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
3. How to Ask for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
4. Get Ready for Your Restraining Order Court Hearing
5. For Form Packet information, please click here: Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders 

B. IF YOU ARE RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER:

Please follow the below links for the Family Law Self-Help Center’s flyer which outlines the ways you may receive assistance:

Family Law Self-Help Center Flyer (English)
Family Law Self-Help Center (Español)

You may use the following link to complete your forms to respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order: DVRO Response Interview

For additional information, please visit:

1. How can I respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
2. Domestic Violence (California Courts website)
3. Get Ready for Your Restraining Order Court Hearing
4. For Form Packet information: Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.