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Gun Violence Restraining Orders

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Overview

There are different types of restraining orders. A gun violence restraining order can prevent someone from having, owning, or purchasing firearms (guns), firearm parts, ammunition, or magazines.

Requesting a Gun Violence Restraining Order

Requesting a restraining order can feel overwhelming, but there are resources available to assist you. Detailed information, including who can request a gun violence restraining order and the steps required to file one, is available on the California Courts' Self-Help page: Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California.

Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California

Online Submission Process

The court provides the ability to submit your domestic violence and gun violence restraining order documents electronically via email.

  • Prepare Your Forms

    You will need to complete at least four forms to request a gun violence restraining order. For more information and to access the required forms, visit the California Courts' Self-Help Guide page: Fill out Gun Violence Restraining Order Forms.

    Fill out Gun Violence Restraining Order Forms

  • Submit your Documents

    Once you have prepared all the necessary documents and have them saved to your device, you can email them to efiling@plumas.courts.ca.gov.

    Alternatively, you can file your forms with the clerk's office at the Courthouse. If filing at the Courthouse, you will need to make two copies. You'll need the two copies, plus the original, when you file with the court.

    There are no fees for filing these documents.

  • After Submission

    After you file your forms with the court, a judge will review your court papers to decide whether to grant temporary protection, if requested. Once the judge makes a decision, you will need to pick up the papers from the court. Be sure to carefully review the documents to understand what the judge has ordered.

    You must have someone deliver a copy of your court papers to the person you are seeking a restraining order against (the other side in your case). This process is called serving court papers. The Sheriff's Office will serve your Gun Violence court papers for free. You can contact the Sheriff's Office at (530) 283-6375.

    If you prefer not to have the Sheriff serve your court papers, you can hire a process server or ask someone you know to serve them. If you choose someone you know, they must meet the following requirements:

    • Be 18 or older, and
    • Not be involved in your case.

    You cannot serve the papers yourself. Consider safety when selecting someone to serve your papers.

    For more information on serving the other side, going to court, completing your case, and other details, visit the California Courts' Self-Help Guide. See the page on Restraining Order Process for Gun Violence Cases.

    Restraining Order Process for Gun Violence Cases

    You may appear remotely at your court hearing. To view additional information, see the Remote Appearances page.

Respond to Gun Violence Restraining Order

If someone has filed court papers to request a gun violence restraining order against you, carefully review the documents you received to understand the steps you need to take. For additional information to help you determine what is required and explore your options, visit the "What if someone asked for a restraining order against me?" section on the California Courts' Self-Help Guide page: Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California.

Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California

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