Ask to renew a civil harassment restraining order
If a judge granted you a long-term restraining order (on form CH-130), you can ask for it to be renewed (extended) before it expires.
Before you start
You must request renewal of your civil harassment restraining order before it expires
The expiration date is on Page 1 in item 4 on form CH-130. You can apply for a renewal up to 3 months before the expiration date. Only the person listed in item 1 on form CH-130 can apply to renew it.
How to ask to renew a civil harassment restraining order
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Fill out court forms
- Request to Renew Restraining Order (form CH-700)
- Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (form CH-710)
Attach a copy of your current Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) (form CH-130) to form CH-700.
You can ask your Self-Help Center to review your paperwork. They can make sure you filled it out properly before you move ahead with your case.
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Fill out your court’s local forms (if any)
Ask your local court clerk if there are local forms you have to fill out. Some courts also have forms on their website. Find your local court’s website.
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Make at least 2 copies of all your forms
One copy will be for you, another copy will be for restrained person. The original is for the court.
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Take your forms to the court clerk
The clerk will give your forms to the judge and ask them to sign the notice of hearing. Ask the clerk when to return to pick up your paperwork. The clerk will file your papers.
Sometimes the judge wants to talk to you. If so, the clerk will tell you.
Civil Harassment Restraining Order