Every restraining order request, modification and termination filed and heard at the Alpine County Courthouse, the window open for filings from 8:00am to 4:00pm - ex parte petitions submitted no later than 1p.m. so the court may grant or deny the order the same day, later ones possibly considered the next judicial business day (Family Code section 246); electronic submission of petitions for domestic violence and gun violence restraining orders (Family Code section 6306.5(a)(1), Penal Code section 18122(a)) to dvgvro@alpine.courts.ca.gov, no other type of restraining order accepted electronically; hearings at the Markleeville courthouse on the date, time and department the clerk assigns at filing, in person or remotely on form RA-010 given to the court and the other party, evidence submitted ahead of time.
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Domestic Violence and Gun Violence Restraining Orders Warning! Websites you visit may be viewed by someone else later. Always clear your browsing history after searching the web. Consider using a friend’s computer or a public computer such as at a library if you are concerned about someone viewing your browsing history. If you are in danger now, call 911. Getting Assistance with Self-Help Services Alpine County's Self-Help Services are currently provided remotely via telephone or email. They are available to assist people who do not have lawyers in applying for and responding to restraining orders. They provide instructions on how to complete court forms, how to file with the court, how to properly serve the other side, and how to prepare for your court hearing. See the court's Self-Help page for more information about how to get help. Where to File All restraining order requests, modifications, terminations, and anything else associated with a restraining order filing are filed and heard at the Alpine County Courthouse located at 14777 State Route 89, Markleeville, CA 96120. The Clerk's Office window is open to accept filings from 8:00am to 4:00pm. However, ex parte petitions for restraining orders should be submitted to be filed with the Clerk's Office no later than 1p.m. so that the court may grant or deny the order the same day. Petitions submitted later than 1p.m. may be considered the next judicial business day. (Family Law Code § 246) Related Links Alpine County Self-Help Services and Family Law Facilitator Alpine County Victim Witness Program Vista Rise Collective (Formerly Live Violence Free) National Domestic Violence Hotline Make a Safety Plan California Court Forms California Courts Self-Help Guide - Domestic Violence California Courts Self-Help Guide- Gun Violence Electronic Submission of Filings Pursuant to Family Law Code § 6306.5(a)(1) and Penal Code 18122(a), Alpine County Superior Court accepts electronic submissions of filings for petitions for domestic violence restraining orders and gun violence restraining orders. Petitions to file any other type of restraining order will not be accepted electronically at this time. Instructions to submit a domestic violence or gun violence restraining order. If you are representing yourself, it is strongly suggested you contact the court's Self Help Services or another local resource as shown below. Review of your forms can be done in person or by email. This will ensure that you file the correct legal documents to address your specific legal issue. Submitting the wrong paperwork, or incomplete paperwork, can result in delaying your legal action if papers are not filed correctly or forms are incomplete, or you may not get the legal results you want. Local and State Resources Local: Alpine County Self Help Services: 1-530-545-1535 Alpine County Family Law Facilitator: 1-530-573-3066 Alpine County Victim Witness: 1-530-694-2971 Vista Rise Collective (formerly Live Violence Free)- Alpine County: 1-530-544-4444 State: National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 1-800-799-7233 National Center for Victims of Crime Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network: 1-800-656-HOPE California Attorney General’s Victim’s Services Unit: 1-877-433-9069 California Courts Self-Help Guide - Domestic Violence California Courts Self-Help Guide- Gun Violence Where to Get Forms and Additional Assistance with the Forms You can obtain restraining order court forms at a variety of locations including: Online at the California Courts website California Courts Self Help site lists the forms needed for each type of restraining order. With one of the local resources referenced above. Court Hearings All court hearings will take place at the Markleeville courthouse. The date, time, and department will be assigned by the clerk at the time of filing. You may appear in-person or remotely for your hearing. If you plan on appearing remotely, you will need to give notice of your intent to appear remotely to the court and to the other party by filling out form RA-010: Notice of Remote Appearance. You will need to submit your evidence ahead of time. If you need assistance regarding remote appearances on the day of your hearing, call the clerk's office at (530) 694-2113, extension 2. Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Order Forms Domestic Violence Form: DV-100 Gun Violence Form: GV-100 Send forms to: dvgvro@alpine.courts.ca.gov Instructions to submit a domestic violence or gun violence restraining order.
Domestic Violence and Gun Violence Restraining Orders Warning! Websites you visit may be viewed by someone else later. Always clear your browsing history after searching the web. Consider using a friend’s computer or a public computer such as at a library if you are concerned about someone viewing your browsing history. If you are in danger now, call 911. Getting Assistance with Self-Help Services
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A 2013 standing order requiring attorneys to e-file family-law and civil documents (no paper filings accepted) as the court began compliance with the Supreme Court's e-filing mandate; criminal filing unchanged.
A 2013 standing order requiring attorneys to e-file family-law and civil documents (no paper filings accepted) as the court began compliance with the Supreme Court's e-filing mandate; criminal filing unchanged.