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Santa Barbara Superior Court · Family Law
Verified current as of July 22, 2026
The DV-120 form is used to request a domestic violence restraining order that lasts for up to five years after a temporary emergency order has been issued. Someone who has experienced domestic violence, abuse, stalking, or threats from a family member, intimate partner, or household member would need to file this form to get long-term legal protection.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.