Civil Harassment Restraining Order Paperwork

The court uses form CH-100, Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, for harassment by someone who is not a family or household member. The court's self-help site explains the packet. We type your information into the forms you direct us to prepare.

A domestic violence order covers people who are family or in a close relationship; a civil harassment order covers other people, such as neighbors or coworkers. Which one fits your situation is your decision, and we cannot advise on it. The court's self-help center can explain the differences in general terms.

Dates, descriptions of each incident, and any messages, photos, or records you have. We type the details you choose to share into the form. Send them in whatever order you have them, and we will help organize them.

Someone who is not you and is at least 18 must serve them. A sheriff or process server may be used. Ask the court clerk about service rules and costs, since the process can differ depending on the type of order.

The papers show the hearing date. You can file a response, and we can prepare response forms from your information. Please check the hearing date right away, because the court may rule without your side if you miss it.