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 Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
Court Document(s)
Required: |
Order to Show
Cause and Temporary Restraining Order (Elder or Dependent Adult
Abuse (form EA-120), Petition for Protective Order (form EA-100),
Response to Petition for Protective Order, any additional documents
attached to the order and
form CH101/DV-290 "Request and Order for Free Service" |
| Letter of
Instructions |
Provide the name
and address (work or home) of the person to be served and any
hazards the serving officers may encounter, such as weapons, dogs,
outstanding warrants, etc. Provide a physical description of the
person to be served as well as any identifying marks (scars,
tattoos, etc.). Provide a photograph if available. The petitioner
or, if represented by an attorney, the petitioner’s attorney must
sign and date the letter of instructions. |
| Time for Service |
Restraining/Protective Orders must be served five days prior to the
hearing unless time is shortened by the court per Code of Civil
Procedure
§ 527.6(g). |
Manner of
Service |
Personal
Service is Required |
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Fee |
No fee, must have Form
CH101/DV-290 "Request and Order for Free Service" |
Proof of
Service |
If service is
completed by Civil Unit Deputies, Sheriff’s Records will be verbally
notified of the personal service. Civil Unit staff will send Proof
of Service to the court and a copy is mailed to the petitioner. The
court will then send a copy of the proof of service to Sheriff’s
Records to update the entry into the Domestic Violence Restraining
Order System or DVROS. If service is not made, the restraining
order and a Not Found/No Service report explaining the reason for
non-service is generated by Civil Unit staff and sent to the court
and mailed to the petitioner. |
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| [ Click Here for a Sample
Letter of Instructions—Form A ] [
Click here for
Blank Proof of Service EA 141 and Response EA 110 Forms ]
What is Required Checklist:
- Form CH101/DV-290
"Request and Order
for Free Service"
- Original letter of instructions signed and dated
by the plaintiff’s attorney or the plaintiff (if the plaintiff does not
have an attorney).
- Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining
Order (Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse) (form EA-120)
- Petition for Protective Order (form EA-100)
- Response to Petition for Protective Order (form
EA-110)
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Contact Information:
Office of the Sheriff Contra Costa County
651 Pine Street, 7th Floor Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-1500
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