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 instructions to help someone file for a temporary restraining order (TRO) that orders an abuser to stay away from them and stop threatening or harassing them. A person would need this form if they are being physically hurt, threatened, or harassed by a family member, intimate partner, or household member and need immediate legal protection.
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