The form on this page is CH-100, Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (Rev. January 1, 2026), a mandatory Judicial Council of California form filed with the Superior Court of California in Kern County. It allows a person to ask the court for orders that protect them from harassment by another person. This form is typically utilized when individuals feel threatened or endangered by someone and need legal intervention to ensure their safety.
Completing the Kern County Sheriff Restraining Order Form initiates the legal process of obtaining a restraining order. It requires applicants to provide detailed information about the incidents leading to the request and identify information about the individuals for whom they seek protection. This form is crucial for individuals seeking legal protection and peace of mind in situations involving harassment, abuse, or threats from others.
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If you have reasons to assume that your situation can be eligible to seek protection in court from a person that has committed violence against you, ensure to complete this restraining order request form. You sign the form under penalty of perjury, so give only true and correct information.
Introduce the Person Seeking Protection
Enter the potential plaintiff’s complete name, age, and address. If you have a lawful representative, insert their name and full address.
Specify the Court Address
Enter the court address yourself and let the court specify the case number in the referenced boxes once the request form is completed. Ensure to specify the case number info at the top of each page.
Define the Defendant
Use Unit 2 to submit the potential defendant’s details. List the name, age, and address of the person you seek protection from.
Name Other Protected Persons
Whether you wish to list other family members who need protection from the person defined in Unit 2, list their names, sex, age, relation, and living circumstances. If you need additional space to explain the answers, check the boxes offered in this section and attach extra sheet(s) if needed.
Specify Your Relations with the Potential Defendant
Here, you are empowered to enter the type of relations you and the person defined in Unit 2 have. For additional space, check the box and write the answer on a separate sheet. Attach additional papers.
Explain the Venue
Give your reasons why you have chosen this county to file the request. Choose from the variants offered in the section.
Share Info About Other Cases (If Any)
If you or anyone listed above has ever been involved in other court cases with the person from Unit 2, share the details on the lines provided. Specify the kind of case, period, and case number.
Checkbox point “b” if there are current restrictions upon the person indicated in Unit 2.
Describe the Harassment
In Unit 7, the applicant should explain the nature of harassment and give valid details that can affect issuing a restraining order. Include the following:
Select the Protective Measures You Claim
Use Units 8-9 to check the orders you request. Select from these alternatives:
Describe the Gun Possession
Describe any fact known to you about firearm weapons that the person defined by Unit 2 owns. In case the court judges to your credit, this person will be restricted from having and conducting a firearm.
Claim the Temporary Restraining Order
You can request a temporary restraining order to be protected from the person defined by Unit 2 until the hearing is conducted. Use Unit 11 boxes to submit your choices. If you refuse, explain your decision.
Request for a Shorter Service Period
Your papers must be personally served on the person in Unit 2 at least five days before the hearing, unless the court orders a shorter time. If you want fewer than five days between service and the hearing, explain why in Unit 12.
Revise the Fees and Expenses Policy
Explain your assumptions regarding the fees policy and check all appropriate boxes to claim exemption.
Apply for Animal Possession and Protection
If you have common animals with the person identified in Unit 2, you are empowered to claim animal possession and protection. Give your reasons and explain your concerns regarding animals.
Request Extra Restraining Orders (If Needed)
Here, you can list any additional orders you want the court to issue. Give the list on the spare lines and use an attached sheet if you need more space.
Authorize the Protection Request Form
Complete the request template by authorizing your request. In Unit 17, you need to provide the following steps: