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Civil Harassment Restraining Orders — Ventura Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
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- Availability · Local Civil Harassment Restraining Orders — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are different from Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders because the person alleged to be harassing does not have a close family or domestic relationship with the victim. For example, a Civil Harassment Restraining Order can be issued against a neighbor, roommate, or stranger. In contrast, a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Family Law) is filed in Family Court and applies to a current or former spouse, romantic partner, or other relative.
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Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are different from Family Law Domestic Violence Restraining Orders because the person alleged to be harassing does not have a close family or domestic relationship with the victim. For example, a Civil Harassment Restraining Order can be issued against a neighbor, roommate, or stranger. In contrast, a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Family Law) is filed in Family Court and applies to a current or former spouse, romantic partner, or other relative.
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e0804b9410c76f87 - Availability · Local restraining-orders instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
- The following information applies to dissolution, Legal Separation, Nullity, and Domestic Violence. The fee for filing a petition is listed on our fee schedule, except for Domestic Violence for which there is no fee. If you feel you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may ask the clerk for an application for waiver of court fees (Fee Waiver). There is no cost for this form.
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The following information applies to dissolution, Legal Separation, Nullity, and Domestic Violence. The fee for filing a petition is listed on our fee schedule, except for Domestic Violence for which there is no fee. If you feel you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may ask the clerk for an application for waiver of court fees (Fee Waiver). There is no cost for this form.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
e6a7533f78212858 - Availability · Local restraining-orders instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.
- Please note: Only Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are eligible for e-filing at this time. All other types of restraining order cases must be filed in person and will be rejected if submitted electronically.
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Please note: Only Civil Harassment Restraining Orders are eligible for e-filing at this time. All other types of restraining order cases must be filed in person and will be rejected if submitted electronically.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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- Deadlines · Local Civil Harassment Restraining Orders — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- Effective July 13, 2026: Electronic filing (e-Filing) allows you to submit documents electronically instead of mailing them or visiting the courthouse in person. The Ventura Superior Court now accepts e-Filing exclusively for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders. In certain cases, e-Filing may be mandatory (refer to ADM ORDER 26.06). For same-day consideration and processing, please submit your completed Civil Harassment transaction via e-Filing no later than 11:00 a.m. Submissions received after 11:00 a.m. may not be reviewed or processed until the next business day.
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Effective July 13, 2026: Electronic filing (e-Filing) allows you to submit documents electronically instead of mailing them or visiting the courthouse in person. The Ventura Superior Court now accepts e-Filing exclusively for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders. In certain cases, e-Filing may be mandatory (refer to ADM ORDER 26.06). For same-day consideration and processing, please submit your completed Civil Harassment transaction via e-Filing no later than 11:00 a.m. Submissions received after 11:00 a.m. may not be reviewed or processed until the next business day.
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e0804b9410c76f87 - Appointments · Family Court Services custody/parenting mediation involving domestic violence or protective orders; this is not the procedure to file a restraining-order request.
- Domestic Violence: If there has been a history of domestic violence, parents can request a separate CCRC appointment or "shuttle" session. They can also request to bring a Support Person.
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Domestic Violence: If there has been a history of domestic violence, parents can request a separate CCRC appointment or "shuttle" session. They can also request to bring a Support Person.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
e6a7533f78212858 - Appointments · Family Court Services custody/parenting mediation involving domestic violence or protective orders; this is not the procedure to file a restraining-order request.
- Support Person - If a restraining order or criminal protective order is in place, the protected parent has a right to bring a Support Person to any FCS appointment or CCRC session, including separate sessions. The Support Person is there for emotional support only and may not speak or participate in the CCRC (Family Code Section 6303).
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Support Person - If a restraining order or criminal protective order is in place, the protected parent has a right to bring a Support Person to any FCS appointment or CCRC session, including separate sessions. The Support Person is there for emotional support only and may not speak or participate in the CCRC (Family Code Section 6303).
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Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
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