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 (TRO) that orders someone to stop harassing, threatening, or physically hurting you in a domestic relationship. Someone would need this form if they are being abused by a spouse, ex-partner, family member, or someone they live with and want quick legal protection to keep that person away from them.
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