Instruction Sheet
Mendocino Superior Court · Form Packets
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Last updated July 3, 2026
The MEA-104 is an instruction guide that helps people fill out forms related to a domestic violence restraining order (also called a protective order) in Mendocino County. Anyone seeking protection from abuse, harassment, threats, or stalking—or a parent filing on behalf of a minor child—would use these instructions to understand how to complete and file the necessary court documents.
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