Domestic Violence
DV-117: Order Granting Alternative Service
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form allows a court to approve an alternative way to serve (deliver) court papers in a domestic violence restraining order case when the standard method of service cannot be completed. A judge, court clerk, or person representing themselves in a domestic violence case uses this form to document permission for serving papers by mail, email, or another approved method instead of personal delivery.
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Forms that go with DV-117
DV-110AttachmentTemporary Restraining OrderThe Temporary Restraining Order is the primary order that DV-117 is used to prove was personally served on the restrained person.›DV-100Often filed with itRequest for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThe Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is the initiating petition that triggers the need for personal service and the completion of DV-117.›DV-200Often filed with itProof of Personal ServiceThe Proof of Service of Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a companion proof-of-service form used when the respondent serves their response documents.›DV-120Next stepResponse to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThe Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is filed by the restrained party after being served, making it the next logical step after proof of service is completed.›DV-130Next stepRestraining Order After HearingThe Restraining Order After Hearing is the permanent order issued at the court hearing, which itself may require a new proof of service, making DV-117 a precursor to obtaining this final order.›
More Domestic Violence forms
DV-108Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction (Domestive Violence Prevention)›DV-109Notice of Court Hearing›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-125Response to Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders›