Civil
CH-117: Order Granting Alternative Service
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows a court to approve an alternative way to deliver legal documents to someone when traditional service methods won't work or can't be completed. Family law attorneys, process servers, and plaintiffs use this form in custody, support, restraining order, and other family court cases to ensure proper notification of court proceedings when they cannot locate or directly serve the other party.
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Forms that go with CH-117
CH-110RequiredTemporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TCH)The temporary restraining order issued in the originating state must be submitted alongside the transfer petition so the new court can review the existing protective orders.›CH-250RequiredProof of Service by MailProof of service is required to confirm that the petition to transfer and related documents have been properly served on the respondent.›CH-100AttachmentRequest For Civil Harassment Restraining OrdersThe original petition for a civil harassment restraining order is the foundational document that CH-117 seeks to transfer and continue in the new jurisdiction.›CH-130Next stepCivil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO)Once the transfer is accepted, the court will issue a new restraining order after hearing, making this the next procedural form in the sequence.›
More Civil forms
CH-109Notice of Court Hearing›CH-115Request to Continue Court Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order)›CH-116Order on Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (CLETS-TCH)›CH-120Response to Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders›CH-160Request to Keep Minor's Information Confidential›CH-165Order on Request to Keep Minor's Information Confidential›