Domestic Violence
DV-101: Description of Abuse
Current as of September 10, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
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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Forms that go with DV-101
DV-100AttachmentRequest for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderDV-100 (Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order) is the primary petition form that DV-101 is attached to, as it initiates the restraining order case and requires a detailed description of abuse to support the request.›DV-105Often filed with itRequest for Child Custody and Visitation OrdersDV-105 (Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders) is commonly filed alongside DV-101 when children are involved in the domestic violence case and custody arrangements need to be addressed.›DV-108Often filed with itRequest for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction (Domestive Violence Prevention)The Request for Order: No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person form, filed when the petitioner cannot afford service fees and needs the court's assistance with serving the restrained party.›DV-109Next stepNotice of Court HearingThe Notice of Court Hearing form that must be served on the restrained person to inform them of the scheduled hearing date and time.›DV-110Next stepTemporary Restraining OrderThe Temporary Restraining Order form issued by the judge after reviewing DV-100/DV-101, providing immediate interim protection until the full hearing.›
More Domestic Violence forms
DV-112Waiver of Hearing on Denied Request for Temporary Restraining Order›DV-115Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (Domestic Violence Prevention)›DV-116Order on Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (CLETS-TRO) (Domestic Violence Prevention)›DV-117Order Granting Alternative Service›DV-120Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order›DV-125Response to Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders›