Description of Abuse
Judicial Council of California · Domestic Violence
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Last updated September 10, 2026
This form allows someone to describe the abuse they experienced in detail when asking a court for a domestic violence restraining order or protective order. Domestic violence victims, their attorneys, or advocates use this form to document specific incidents of abuse to help the court understand why they need legal protection.
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