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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

Check the expiration date on page 1, item 4 on form CH-130 or form CH-730.
You can apply for a renewal up to 3 months before the expiration date.
The person who applies must be the person listed in item 1 on form CH-130 or form CH-730.

⚠️ Make sure your restraining order has not expired yet. If it has, you will have to ask for a new 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 restraining order (on form CH-130 or CH-730) 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.
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 (opens in a new tab).
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.
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.
The clerk or judge will set a court date

The clerk will write a court date (hearing date) in item 3 on form CH-710. Your restraining order will be extended until this court date.

Civil Harassment Restraining Order