Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Orders

For more information regarding Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Orders, please see the tables below:

Domestic Violence Filed in Family Law
Gun Violence Filed in Civil

A Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) is against someone you have dated or had an intimate relationship with or against a close relative.

Below is a list of relationships under which a DVRO can be filed.

A Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) can stop an individual from having, owning, or buying any firearm (gun), firearm parts, ammunition, or magazines.

Only certain people can ask for a GVRO if they think an individual is dangerous or in a state of self-harming.Below is a list of people who can file.

Current or former Spouse/Partner/Cohabitant
Co-parent
Any current or former dating relationship

Child
Stepchild
Grandchild
Step-Grandchild
Grandchild-In-Law

Sister / Brother
Stepsister / Stepbrother
Sister-In-Law / Brother-In-Law

Parent / Stepparent

Mother-In-Law / Father-In-Law

Grandparent
Step-Grandparent
Grandparent-In-Law

Law Enforcement Officer

Immediate Family Member*

Employer

Co-worker (regular contact)

Teacher or employee at school

Roommate

Person who has a dating relationship with the individual

Person who has a child in common with the individual

*Immediate family: Spouse, domestic partner, parent, child or any person who regularly resides in the household, or did within the prior six months.

  • An adopted child is treated the same as a biological child for both DVRO’s and GVRO’s.
  • Divorce or the death of a spouse ends the relationships created by a marriage unless a child of that marriage is still living. In the case of a living child, the marriage is treated as if it still exists. For example, if the parties are divorced and they have one or more living children, the parties will continue to be related.

Required Forms

Domestic Violence Forms & Instructions: DV-100 , DV-109 , DV-110
Gun Violence Forms & Instructions: GV-100 , GV-109 , GV-110

Where to File:

See Where Can I File? page

How to File:

You may file in person or electronically.To file in person:

  • Fill out the required forms
  • Locate the courthouse that serves your area
  • Submit your completed forms to the court and obtain your hearing date

To file electronically:

How to Have a Judge Hear Your Case:

You may come to court in person or use Zoom to video conference (Note: Not all courtrooms allow appearance via Zoom). Prior approval is required to appear via Zoom.

Domestic Violence:

Barstow CourthouseThe Zoom link phone number will be sent via email upon approval.

Joshua Tree CourthouseAppearing via Zoom

  • Select the hyperlink for department M4
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to scheduled hearing time

You may also join by phone:

  • 1-669-254-5252 or 1-559-216-1590
  • Meeting ID: 161 6281 8579
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to scheduled hearing time

Needles CourthouseThe Zoom link phone number will be sent via email upon approval.

San Bernardino Courthouse (Historic)The Zoom link phone number will be sent via email upon approval.

Gun Violence:

Barstow CourthouseThe Zoom link phone number will be sent via email upon approval.

Joshua Tree CourthouseAppearing via Zoom

  • Select the hyperlink for department M4
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to scheduled hearing time

You may also join by phone:

  • Call 1-669-254-5252 or 1-559-216-1590
  • Enter Meeting ID: 161 6281 8579
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to scheduled hearing time

Needles CourthouseThe Zoom link phone number will be sent via email upon approval.

San Bernardino Justice CenterAppearing via Zoom

  • Select the hyperlink for department S16
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to scheduled hearing time

You may also join by phone:

  • Call 1-669-254-5252 or 1-559-216-1590
  • Enter Meeting ID: 161 6354 8139
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to scheduled hearing time

Fees:

There are no filing fees or remote appearance fees for Domestic Violence and/or Gun Violence Restraining Orders.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding the courtroom’s requirements for remote appearance, call:

Domestic Violence:

  • (760) 718-3646 – Barstow Court House (Courtroom B2)
  • (760) 718-3732 – Barstow Court House (Courtroom B3)
  • (760) 718-3741 – Barstow Court House (Courtroom B4)
  • (760) 718-3750 – Barstow Court House (Courtroom B5)
  • (760) 974-3007 – Joshua Tree Court House
  • (760) 269-4962 – Needles Court House
  • (909) 521-3253 – San Bernardino Court House (Historic)

Gun Violence:

  • (760) 718-3731 – Barstow Court House (Courtroom B1)
  • (760) 974-3007 – Joshua Tree Court House
  • (760) 269-4962 – Needles Court House
  • (909) 521-3362 – San Bernardino Justice Center

Note: The numbers listed above are only for Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Orders. Calls will only be answered 30 minutes before the start of the court hearing and during the court hearing.

For all other questions, call:

Domestic Violence:

  • (760) 245-6215 – Barstow Court House
  • (760) 974-3047 – Joshua Tree Court House
  • (909) 521-3136 – San Bernardino Court House (Historic)

Gun Violence:

  • (760) 974-3047 – Joshua Tree Court House
  • (909) 708-8678 – San Bernardino Justice Center

Resources:

Resources to help with forms:

DV Self Help Guide GV Self Help Guide

For Further Information:

Domestic Violence Gun Violence