Instructions on Filing a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order
Mendocino Superior Court · Form Packets
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form provides step-by-step guidance on how to file for a temporary restraining order (a court order that quickly stops someone from contacting, threatening, or harassing you) in Mendocino County. Someone who is being abused, threatened, or harassed by a family member or intimate partner would use these instructions to understand the filing process and protect themselves.
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