In the landscape of legal forms designed to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals facing threats or actual instances of domestic violence, the DV-720 form occupies a crucial role. Officially termed "Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order," this mandatory form is part of a procedural sequence aimed at maintaining or updating protective measures for at-risk individuals. Persons who find themselves the subject of a petition to renew a restraining order, initially issued under California's expansive framework of domestic violence prevention statutes, are required to articulate their stance via the DV-720. This document mandates respondents to either consent to the continuation of the existing restraining order or provide grounds for objection, necessitating a thorough and candid declaration of the reasons against the renewal. Integral to this process is the logistical detail, including ensuring service of the response to the appropriate parties by an eligible adult other than the respondent themselves, and the potential engagement of legal counsel to navigate the complexities of the matter. Moreover, the form underscores the gravity of the situation through its reminder about the ongoing validity of the current order until the court adjudicates the renewal request, alongside the critical advisory that failure to participate in the subsequent hearing could lead to the unilateral extension of the order, possibly indefinitely. The DV-720, thus, not only serves as a procedural step but embodies the legal system's commitment to protecting the safety of individuals while balancing the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Dv 720 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | california dv720, california request renew get, renew restraining, request renew restraining order |
Response to Request to Renew |
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Use this form to respond to the Request to Renew Restraining Order (Form
•Fill out this form and then take it to the court clerk.
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Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.
Fill in court name and street address:
1Protected Person (See Form
2Restrained Person:
Your lawyer in this case (if you have one):
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Address (If you have a lawyer for this case, give your lawyer’s information. If you do not have a lawyer and want to keep your home address private, give a different mailing address instead. You do not have to give your telephone, fax, or
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a. I agree to renew the order.
b. I do not agree to renew the order.
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Check here if you need more space. Attach a sheet of paper and write
Superior Court of California, County of
Fill in case number:
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The court will consider your Response at the hearing. Write your hearing date, time, and place from Form
Hearing Date:
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You must continue to obey the
current restraining order on Form
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and correct.
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Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov New January 1, 2012, Mandatory Form Family Code § 6345
Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order |
(Domestic Violence Prevention)