The California DV-260 form is the Confidential CLETS Information form required when filing a domestic violence restraining order. CLETS stands for California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the statewide database used by police and sheriff departments to track active restraining orders and locate restrained persons.
The form captures identifying details about both the protected person and the restrained person. Required information includes full names, dates of birth, physical descriptions, vehicle make, model, and license plate number, as well as distinguishing marks such as tattoos or scars. The restrained person's current or last known address is also recorded when available.
The superior court clerk receives the DV-260 at the time of filing and enters it into the CLETS database. The form is kept separate from the public court record, protecting the privacy of the protected person and any additional persons listed under the restraining order. Law enforcement agencies statewide can then access the CLETS data to identify and locate the restrained person and respond quickly to any violation.
Submit the completed DV-260 on the same day you file your domestic violence restraining order request. California superior courts are open for filing on business days. Contact your local superior court to confirm available days and hours. Many courts offer self-help services where self-represented individuals can get assistance with court forms at no cost. Court clerks can direct you to the self-help center when you visit for filing.
After the restraining order is filed and served, law enforcement uses the CLETS data in any response to a reported violation. The restrained person receives service of process for the temporary restraining order and may file a response before the hearing date is scheduled.
Related forms include the domestic violence form used to document facts for the court, and the domestic violence intake form used by advocates to record initial case information. For civil harassment cases that do not involve domestic violence, the CH-100 restraining order form is the appropriate starting point.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | California Form Dv 260 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | statewide, gov, California, 2006 |