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Santa Barbara Superior Court · Family Law
Verified current as of July 25, 2026
The DV-120 form is an information sheet that explains the domestic violence restraining order process and what happens after a judge issues a temporary restraining order in Santa Barbara County. Someone who has obtained a temporary restraining order against an abusive partner, family member, or household member would need this form to understand their rights, next steps, and how to serve the order on the other person.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.