We can answer questions about your case, help you figure out which forms you need and how to fill them out, and explain different legal options. This video explains the service of process in civil harassment restraining order cases and what you need to know about serving court papers.Civil Section ; Temporary Restraining Orders (harassment, domestic violence, elder abuse). (1) File your forms in person with the court. (2) It usually takes between 24-48 hours for the judge to make a decision on the temporary restraining order. California Rules of Civil Procedure - Application for Temporary Restraining Order Alameda - Superior Court of California - Local and Federal Court Rules Made Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TRO). DV-115, Request to Continue Court Hearing and Reissue Temporary Restraining Order. In order to apply for a restraining order, you need to fill and submit a specific set of official California court forms. Complaint and Request for Injunction. Download.