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Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Orders -

Marin County Superior Court accepts electronically filed Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Orders, pursuant to SB 538. For more information, please click here.

The Court will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2024 for Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Filing Domestic Violence & Gun Violence Restraining Orders Electronically

Marin County Superior Court accepts electronically filed Domestic Violence and Gun Violence Restraining Orders, pursuant to SB 538.

Filings can be submitted through ePortal free of charge, or eFiling. Note: Any filings submitted through eFiling may incur a charge from the EFSP (Electronic Filing Service Provider).

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Marin County Superior Court

3501 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
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16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
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Legal Resources

  • Department of Child Support Services

    DCSS works with parents — custodial and noncustodial — and guardians to ensure children and families receive court-ordered financial and medical support.  Address:  88 Rowland Way, Suite 200, Novato, CA 94945.  Phone:  (866) 901-3212.

  • Family & Children’s Law Center

    This agency provides low-cost (based on sliding fee schedule) legal representation in family law matters, including domestic violence. Address: 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94903. Phone: (415) 492-9230. 

  • Lawyer Referral Service

    For referrals to pre-screened, experienced Marin County attorneys in a variety of legal areas, please call the Marin San Francisco Lawyer Referral Service at (415) 989-1616. Certified by the California State Bar Association, the program provides referrals to qualified lawyers. Preliminary consultations are available at discounted fees. Bilingual attorneys are available.   Address: 201 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105.  Phone: (415) 989-1616

  • Law Library

    The Marin County Law Library (MCLL) is part of the California County Law Library system, which was established in 1891.  MCLL provides free public access to legal information, focusing on providing practical materials not only to attorneys and judges, but to businesses, self-represented litigants, and people who want to know more about their rights.  Address:  20 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903.  Phone:  (415) 472-3733

  • Legal Aid of Marin

    Civil legal services to low-income people who meet income guidelines. Address: 1401 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 101, San Rafael, CA 94903. Phone: (415) 492-0230

  • California Courts Self-Help Center

    The Judicial Branch of California provides resources and information to help individuals navigate their court case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and assistance with understanding court options.