A California Request to Renew Restraining Order is a legal document filed by a petitioner in California civil court to renew a restraining order against another person. The petitioner must provide evidence that the restrained person is still a threat and is still engaging in prohibited activities. There are two types of California Request to Renew Restraining Order: Emergency Protective Order (EPO) and Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVR). An EPO is issued by a judge without notice to the restrained person and is typically valid for a period of 7 days. A DVR is issued after a court hearing and is typically valid for a period of 3 years. Both types of restraining order can be renewed, with the petitioner having to provide evidence that the restrained person is continuing to pose a threat and is still engaging in prohibited activities. The petitioner must file a California Request to Renew Restraining Order in the same court where the initial restraining order was issued.