Request for Order (RFO) Hearings in Glenn County, California

In Glenn County, you ask for a family court hearing by filing a Request for Order, or RFO, on form FL-300. File it with the Glenn County Superior Court at the Willows Courthouse, 526 W. Sycamore Street in Willows. This is the county courthouse for family law filings. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

California uses the same notice timeline for a Request for Order in every county. Under California Rules of Court 5.92, moving papers generally must be served and filed at least 16 court days before the hearing. The other party's response on form FL-320 is due at least 9 court days before the hearing. Glenn County follows these statewide deadlines.

Glenn County's Self-Help Center is run with the Self-Help Assistance and Referral Program, or SHARP. It is at the same courthouse and is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. It can help with family law paperwork. The court also publishes remote appearance information for people who cannot travel to Willows for a hearing.

If your Request for Order involves contested custody or visitation, the court can refer you to mediation through its Family Court Services line.

Where hearings are held in Glenn County

Family court hearings in Glenn County are held at the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn, with the county seat in Willows. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the official California Courts court finder to confirm current details:

Find the Glenn County Superior Court (official California Courts finder)

How a family court hearing works in California

In California, a party who wants the court to decide something while a case is pending, such as temporary custody, support, or attorney's fees, files a Request for Order (Form FL-300). The core steps are:

1. File the Request for Order (Form FL-300) with a supporting declaration and, if support or fees are at issue, an Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150).
2. Serve the other party by the deadline the court sets, generally at least 16 court days before the hearing (California Rules of Court, rule 5.92).
3. The responding party can file a responsive declaration, generally at least 9 court days before the hearing.
4. Attend Family Court Services mediation first if custody or visitation is contested.
5. Attend the hearing; some courts issue tentative rulings in advance, and some allow remote appearance by video or phone.

Local notes for Glenn County

The Willows Courthouse at 526 W. Sycamore Street has the family law clerk's window and the Self-Help Center. The Self-Help Center is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (530) 934-7114 for the Self-Help Center. Call (530) 934-7304 for the Family Law Facilitator.

For custody and visitation mediation, call Glenn County's mediation office at (530) 934-6301. The court describes mediation as a less stressful option than appearing before a judge. The published materials do not say whether the mediator's report to the court is confidential or includes a recommendation. Ask the mediation office what to expect before your appointment.

Glenn County publishes a remote appearances page for hearings. Check it before your scheduled date, especially if you must travel a long distance to Willows. Confirm the current platform and any required advance notice with the clerk's office at (530) 934-6446.

If paying the Request for Order fee would be a hardship, you can ask for a statewide fee waiver on form FW-001. This applies no matter which California county you file in. The Self-Help Center can help you understand whether you qualify and how to complete the fee waiver forms with your Request for Order paperwork.

Official hearing resources in Glenn County

Glenn County Superior Court, Willows Courthouse handles hearings filings, located at 526 W. Sycamore Street, Willows 95988. Phone: (530) 934-6446.

No county specific e-filing portal for family law was confirmed during research. Confirm current filing options with the clerk's office.

Glenn County Self-Help Center (SHARP) (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/self-help) can help with procedure and paperwork. Operated in coordination with SHARP (sharpcourts.org) at the same courthouse address. Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (530) 934-7114.

• Glenn County Self-Help
• Glenn County Local Rules
• Glenn County Remote Appearances

Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.

Glenn County RFO Hearing FAQs