Workplace Violence Restraining Order Index

Workplace Violence Restraining Order basics

Workplace Violence Restraining Orders in California

Info: Resources for those involved in a workplace violence case

How to ask for a Workplace Violence Restraining Order

Overview: The restraining order process

1: Ask for a restraining order

• Fill out court forms
• File forms with the clerk
• Pick up forms from the clerk

2. Serve the other side

• Sheriff serves your request
• Option: Someone other than the sheriff serves your request

3. Go to court

• Prepare for court date
• What to expect in the courtroom

4. Finish the case

• After judge grants a restraining order
• Serve a restraining order
• Enforce a restraining order

For the person accused of abuse

1. You're served request for restraining order

• If you receive Restraining Order (WV-109, WV-100, WV-110)
• How to obey gun orders

2. How to respond (optional)

• How to respond in writing
• How to serve your response

3. Go to court

• Prepare for court date
• What to expect in the courtroom

How to renew workplace violence restraining order  

Overview: How to renew workplace violence restraining order

1: Ask to renew restraining order

• Fill out court forms

2. Serve the other side

• Sheriff serves your request

3. Prepare for and go to court

• Prepare for court date

4. Final steps 

• Serve the order to renew restraining order