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DV-120 - Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order

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Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order

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Form ID: DV-120
Title: Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Effective Date: 2026-01-01
Mandatory Form: yes
Languages: 汉语, 한국어, español, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt
Info Page: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/DV-120
Primary Download URL: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120.pdf
Alternate Download URLs: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120c.pdf, https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120k.pdf, https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120s.pdf, https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120t.pdf, https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120v.pdf
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Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
(DV-120)
Tell the court and other side if you agree or disagree with a restraining order. This form is filled out by the person responding to a restraining order.
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Effective: January 1, 2026
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Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Judicial Council of California,                          
Rev. January 1, 2026, Mandatory Form  
Fam. Code, § 6200 et seq.
DV-120, Page 1 of 8
DV-120 Response to Request for Domestic  
Violence Restraining Order
Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.
Fill in court name and street address:
Superior Court of California, County of
Fill in case number:
Case Number:
Use this form if someone has asked for a domestic violence restraining order 
against you, and you want to respond in writing. There is no cost to file this 
form with the court. You will need a copy of the form (DV-100, Request for 
Domestic Violence Restraining Order) that was filled out by the person who 
asked for a restraining order against you.  
Do not use this form to ask for your own restraining order. Read 
form                         , Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me? 
to find out more about this type of restraining order.
1
(See form DV-100, item      ): 1
Name of Person Asking for Protection:
2 Your Name:
Address where you can receive court papers
(This address will be used by the court and by the person in       to 
send you official court dates, orders, and papers. For privacy, you 
may use another address like a post office box, a Safe at Home address, 
or another person’s address, if you have their permission and can get 
your mail regularly. If you have a lawyer, give their information.)
1
Address:  
City:  State: Zip:
Your contact information (optional)
(The court could use this information to contact you. If you don’t want the person in       to have this information, 
leave it blank or provide a safe phone number or email address. If you have a lawyer, give their information.)
1
Email Address: Telephone: Fax:
Your lawyer’s information (if you have one)
Name: State Bar No.:
Firm Name:
3 Your Hearing Date (Court Date)
Your hearing date is listed on form DV-109, Notice of Court Hearing. If you do not agree to 
having a restraining order against you, attend your hearing date. If you do not attend your 
hearing, the judge could grant a restraining order that could last up to five years.
This is not a Court Order.

Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
How to complete this form: To answer the questions below, look at the form DV-100 filled out by the 
person in      . Tip: When the restraining order forms say “the person in      ,” that means you, and the “person 
in      ” means the person who is asking for a restraining order against you.
1 2
1
4 Information About You (see item       on form DV-100)2
The person in        listed your name, age, gender, and date of birth. If any of the information is incorrect, use the 
space below to give the correct information.
1
5 Your Relationship to the Person in        1
In item       of form DV-100, has the person in       correctly described your relationship with them?3 1
Yes No If no, what is your relationship with the person in      ?:1
6 History of Court Cases and Restraining Orders (see item       on form DV-100)4
The person in       may have listed other court cases or restraining orders involving you. If information is incorrect 
or missing, use the space below to give information. 
1
Check here if you are including a copy of restraining order or court order that you want the judge to know about.
7 Other Protected People 
If the judge grants a restraining order, it can include family or household members of the person in      . See item      
on form DV-100 to see if the person in       is asking for other people to be protected by the restraining order. 
1 8
1
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
8 Order to Not Abuse (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
10
This is not a Court Order.
DV-120, Page 2 of 8

Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
9 No-Contact Order (see item       on form DV-100)11
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
10 Stay-Away Order (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the orders requested.
b. I do not agree to the orders requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
12
11 Order to Move Out (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
13
12 Other Orders (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
14
13 Child Custody and Visitation (see item       on form DV-100 and DV-105)15
a. I am not the parent of the children listed in form DV-105, Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders
b. I am the parent of the children listed in form DV-105 and (check one):
(1) I agree to the orders requested.
(2) I do not agree to the orders requested. (Complete form DV-125, Response to Request for Child 
Custody and Visitation Orders, and attach it to this form.)
This is not a Court Order.
DV-120, Page 3 of 8

Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
14 Protect Animals (see item       on form DV-100)16
a. I agree to the orders requested.
b. I do not agree to the orders requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
15 Control of Property (see item       on form DV-100)17
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
16 Health and Other Insurance (see item       on form DV-100)18
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
17 Record Communications (see item       on form DV-100)19
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested. 
18 20Property Restraint (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
19 22Pay Debt (Bills) Owed for Property (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the orders requested.
b. I do not agree to the orders requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
This is not a Court Order.
DV-120, Page 4 of 8

Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
20 Pay Expenses Caused by the Abuse (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
23
21 Child Support (see item      on form DV-100)24
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested. 
c. I agree to pay guideline child support. (Learn more about guideline child support at
.)
2522 Spousal Support (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
23 Lawyer's Fees and Costs 
If the person in       checked item       on form DV-100, this means that they have asked the judge to order you to 
pay their lawyer’s fees and costs. You may also ask for lawyer’s fees and costs. The judge can order the person 
in       to pay for your lawyer’s fees and cost if: 
1 26
1
(1) The person in      ’s request for restraining order is denied; 1
(2) The judge decides that the request was frivolous or was made only to abuse, intimidate, or cause unneeded 
delay; and
(3) The person in       can afford to pay for your lawyer’s fees and costs. 1
Check here if you want the person in       to pay for some or all of your lawyer’s fees and costs.1
This is not a Court Order.
DV-120, Page 5 of 8
24 Batterer Intervention Program (see item       on form DV-100)27
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:

Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
25 28Transfer Wireless Phone Account (see item       on form DV-100)
a. I agree to the order requested.
b. I do not agree to the order requested.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
26 Firearms (Guns), Firearm Parts, or Ammunition (see item       on form DV-100)29
If you were served with form DV-110, Temporary Restraining Order, you must follow the orders in item 5 on
form DV-110. You must file a receipt with the court from the law enforcement agency or a licensed gun dealer 
within 48 hours after you received form DV-110. You may use form                            , Receipt for Firearms, 
Firearm Parts, and Ammunition.
(Check all that apply):
a. I do not own or have any prohibited items (firearms (guns), prohibited firearm parts, or ammunition).
b. I have turned in all prohibited items that I have or own to law enforcement or sold/stored them with a 
licensed gun dealer. A copy of the receipt showing that I turned in, sold, or stored the prohibited items 
(check all that apply):
is attached     
has already been filed with the court.
I ask for an exception to carry a firearm or ammunition for work. (Complete (1)–(3) below):c.
(1) Are you a sworn peace officer?
Yes
No
(2) Are there any orders or state or federal laws that prohibit you from having firearms or ammunition?
Yes (explain):
No
I don’t know (explain):
(Explain what your job is and why you need a firearm or ammunition):(3)
Note: You must follow any orders to turn in, sell, or store prohibited items until the judge decides whether to 
grant you an exception. Before an exception can be granted, you will be required to show the judge that  
(1) carrying a firearm or ammunition is required for your work and (2) your employer is unable to reassign you 
to another position where carrying a firearm or ammunition is not necessary. There are other things you will 
need to prove. For more information on what you need to show the judge to qualify for this exception, go to  
selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/respond-to-DV-restraining-order/obey-firearms-orders/exception, or see Family Code 
section 6389(h).
This is not a Court Order.
DV-120, Page 6 of 8

Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
27 No Body Armor (see item       on form DV-100)30
If you were served with form DV-110, Temporary Restraining Order, you are prohibited from owning, 
possessing, or buying body armor. You must also relinquish any body armor you have in your possession.
(Check all that apply):
a. I do not own or have any body armor.
b. I have relinquished all body armor that I have in my possession.
c. I was granted an exception, or will ask for an exception, to have body armor. Note: this exception is granted 
by a chief of police or sheriff under Penal Code section 31360(c). (Attach a copy of the letter granting 
permission, if you have one.)
Cannot Look for Protected People (see item       on form DV-100)31
a. I agree to the order.
b. I do not agree to the order.
Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to:
28
29 Additional Reasons I Do Not Agree with the Request (optional)
Explain why you do not agree to any of the orders requested by the person in       (give specific facts and reasons):1
Check here if you need more space. Attach a sheet of paper and write “DV-120, Additional Reasons I Do Not 
Agree with the Request” at the top.
This is not a Court Order.
DV-120, Page 7 of 8

For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear 
button after you have printed the form.
Rev. January 1, 2026 DV-120, Page 8 of 8Response to Request for  
Domestic Violence Restraining Order 
(Domestic Violence Prevention)
Case Number:
30 My Out-of-Pocket Expenses
If the request for restraining order is denied by the judge at the court hearing, I ask the judge to order the  
person in       to pay my out-of-pocket expenses because the temporary restraining order was granted without 
enough supporting facts. The expenses are:
1
For: Because: Amount: $
For: Because: Amount: $
For: Because: Amount: $
31 Additional Pages
Number of pages attached to this form, if any:
32 Your Signature
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and 
correct.
Date:
Type or print your name Sign your name
33 Your Lawyer's Signature (if you have one)
Date:
Lawyer’s name Lawyer’s signature
Your Next Steps
Turn in your completed form with the court.
If the person in        asked for child support, spousal support, or lawyer’s fees, you must complete form             , 
Income and Expense Declaration. If the person in       is only asking for child support (item 24 on form DV-100), 
you may be eligible to fill out a simpler form, form             . Read form               to see if you are eligible to fill out 
form FL-155. Before your court date, you must file form FL-150 or FL-155 with the court. 
1
1
Have someone else (not you) mail the person in       a copy of your forms, and complete form              , Proof of 
Service by Mail. File form DV-250 with the court. (The person who mails the forms must be at least 18 years old 
and cannot be you or someone protected on the restraining order.) 
1
Prepare for your court date by gathering evidence or witnesses, if you have any. Learn more at 
                                                                                                            . More information is also available on 
form                         , How Can I Respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order?
This is not a Court Order.

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  • #1

    Form ID: DV-120 Title: Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order Effective Date: 2026-01-01 Mandatory Form: yes Languages: 汉语, 한국어, español, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt Info Page: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/DV-120 Primary Download URL: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/dv120.pdf Alterna…

  • #2

    send you official court dates, orders, and papers. For privacy, you may use another address like a post office box, a Safe at Home address, or another person’s address, if you have their permission and can get your mail regularly. If you have a lawyer, give their information.) 1 Address: City: State: Zip: Your…

  • #3

    on form DV-100 to see if the person in is asking for other people to be protected by the restraining order. 1 8 1 a. I agree to the order requested. b. I do not agree to the order requested. Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to: 8 Order to Not Abuse (see item …

  • #4

    b. I do not agree to the order requested. Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to: 16 Health and Other Insurance (see item on form DV-100)18 a. I agree to the order requested. b. I do not agree to the order requested. Explain why you disagree, or describe a different …

  • #5

    This is not a Court Order. DV-120, Page 5 of 8 24 Batterer Intervention Program (see item on form DV-100)27 a. I agree to the order requested. b. I do not agree to the order requested. Explain why you disagree, or describe a different order that you would agree to: Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request …

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    selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/respond-to-DV-restraining-order/obey-firearms-orders/exception, or see Family Code section 6389(h). This is not a Court Order. DV-120, Page 6 of 8 Rev. January 1, 2026 Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: 27 No Body Armor…

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    Lawyer’s name Lawyer’s signature Your Next Steps Turn in your completed form with the court. If the person in asked for child support, spousal support, or lawyer’s fees, you must complete form , Income and Expense Declaration. If the person in is only asking for child support (item 24 on f…