Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Lassen County, California

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

In Lassen County, you can choose not to drive to Susanville for your restraining order hearing. The court's Zoom Appearance page is under the restraining order petitions section of the court's website. It gives the connection details for remote appearances. If you file in person, go to 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, or call (530) 251-8205.

The first DV-100 request costs nothing to file. That is the rule statewide. The Lassen Self-Help Center can help you fill out the forms before you submit them. You can reach it at the same (530) 251-8205 number.

After you file, a judge can issue a temporary order the same day. The court then usually sets a full hearing within about 21 days under Family Code sections 242 and 6320. Lassen has not posted a specific cutoff for same-day filing. Ask the Self-Help Center about current timing when you call.

For service of the order, contact the Lassen County Sheriff's Office at (530) 251-8014. Lassen County Victim/Witness Assistance, (530) 251-8281, can connect you with more local support while your case is open.

How a domestic violence restraining order works in California

A domestic violence restraining order is for protection from someone you have a close relationship with, such as a spouse or former spouse, a partner you live with or used to live with, someone you dated, a co-parent, or a close family member. If the other person is a neighbor, coworker, or stranger, a different order called a civil harassment restraining order may apply instead. California uses the same statewide forms in every county, including Lassen County. The basic steps are:

1. File a Request for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Form DV-100), with the related forms DV-109 and DV-110, at the court. There is no filing fee.
2. A judge reviews your request, often the same day or the next court day, and can grant a temporary restraining order that lasts until your hearing.
3. The other person is served with the paperwork and can file a response (Form DV-120).
4. You attend a court hearing, usually within about three weeks.
5. If the judge grants a restraining order after the hearing, it can last up to five years and can be renewed.

A domestic violence restraining order can do more than order someone to stay away. It can set temporary child custody and visitation, order child or spousal support, require the other person to move out, and require them to turn in any firearms. Local domestic violence advocates and the court's self-help center can help you fill out the forms, often at no cost.

Where to file in Lassen County

Restraining order requests in Lassen County are filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen. Because courthouse locations, hours, and local domestic violence resources change over time, confirm current details using the official California Courts court finder:

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

Local notes for Lassen County

If you were served with a restraining order request in Lassen County and need to respond, the Self-Help Center can help you prepare a response. Staff can direct you to Form DV-120 and explain the deadline for filing it before the hearing date.

Lassen has not published its exact hearing-scheduling timeline beyond the statewide 21-day rule. It also has not published its same-day filing cutoff. Call (530) 251-8205 before your filing date, especially if you want the court to consider a same-day temporary order.

If you plan to use Zoom Appearance for your hearing, confirm the exact connection link and any sign-in requirements with the clerk after your hearing date is set. The process can differ by department.

A Lassen County order can include more than a stay-away term. It can set temporary custody, order child or spousal support, require a move-out from a shared home, and require the restrained person to surrender firearms. Tell the Self-Help Center what terms you want considered when it reviews your DV-100 request.

A Lassen County order can also include a firearm-surrender requirement and a move-out order for a home you share with the restrained person, in addition to a basic stay-away term. Bring your completed DV-100, DV-109, and DV-110 forms, plus a CLETS-001 confidential information form, to the Riverside Drive courthouse. Before you file, ask the Self-Help Center whether those added terms should be included in your request.

Official restraining order resources in Lassen County

Superior Court of California, County of Lassen handles restraining-orders filings, located at 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville 96130. Phone: (530) 251-8205.

The filing fee is $0 (no fee for DV-100 restraining order requests). Confirm current e-filing availability with the clerk's office.

Lassen Self-Help Center (https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/self-help) can help with procedure and paperwork.

• Superior Court of California, County of Lassen
• Lassen County domestic violence restraining order info
• Lassen Self-Help Center
• Form DV-100 (Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order)
• California Courts Self-Help: Domestic Violence Restraining Order

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

Lassen County Restraining Order FAQs