RESTRAINING ORDERS

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Sheriff's Department is the central repository for all enforceable restraining orders in the County of San Diego.  Law enforcement officers confirm the existence and service of restraining orders by calling the Sheriff's Warrant Office.

HOW TO OBTAIN A RESTRAINING ORDER:

Restraining order forms are only available from the Clerk's Office of the Superior Court.  Once the restraining order is issued by the court, two copies should be delivered to one of the Sheriff's offices listed below so that it can be entered into the Sheriff's Restraining Order computer system.

Superior Court office hours are 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. They are located at:

If you have any questions about domestic violence, please call the Domestic Violence Hotline at: (619) 683-2500.

If you request the Sheriff's Court Services Division to serve your restraining order, we will notify you by mail as soon as your process has been served.  If your court date is less that two days away, and you have not received notification, please call the office that you sent your documents to if you are concerned about the service status of your restraining order.  See our office locations or telephone list.

WHO MAY SERVE:

Any person at least 18 years of age who is not a party to the action may serve restraining orders and orders after hearing. The original proof of service must be filed with the Superior Court and a copy submitted to the Court Services Division Office.