Sonoma — Elder Abuse Information Sheet CVIN-5

Source: https://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/cvin-5-elder-abuse-coversheet-10-11-22.pdf

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA CIVIL DIVISION 3055 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2122 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (707) 521-6610 www.sonoma.courts.ca.gov Civil Self Help Center (707) 521-6534 SelfHelp@SonomaCourt.org

ELDER OR DEPENDENT ABUSE FORMS AND INFORMATION

There is no fee for filing a Petition for Protective Order (Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse), however, should you desire to have the Sheriff’s Office serve the respondent, you may be required to pay the Sheriff’s Department a fee for service.

Included in this packet are the forms you will need to file a Petition for Protective Orders, Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse.

Can a Restraining Order to Prevent Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Help Me? ............ EA-100-INFO Request for Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders ............................................. EA-100 Notice of Court Hearing ............................................................................................................ EA-109 Confidential CLETS Information………………………………………………………………….CLETS-001 Temporary Restraining Order .................................................................................................... EA-110 What is “Proof of Personal Service”? ............................................................................... EA-200-INFO Proof of Personal Service .......................................................................................................... EA-200

If you would like the judge to review your forms the day you drop them off, you must submit them to the Clerk’s Office at the Civil and Family Courthouse located at 3055 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95403 before 8:30 a.m. Forms which are received in the Clerk’s Office after 8:30 a.m. will be submitted to the Judge for review on the next court business day. Your copies of the signed orders may be picked up at the Civil and Family Courthouse located at 3055 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95403 after 2:30 p.m. on the day of signature.

Clerks of the Court are prohibited from rendering legal advice or assistance in court proceedings. Persons appearing in their own behalf (in propria persona) are responsible for preparing and presenting their own pleadings in complete and proper form, without legal assistance from the Clerk’s Office. Questions pertaining to legal matters or to the proper completion of the appropriate forms should be directed to an attorney.

CVIN-5 [Revised. 10-11-2022] ELDER OR DEPENDENT ABUSE COVER SHEET CCP §527.6, W&I §15657.03

If you do not know an attorney, you may arrange for a consultation by calling:

Sonoma County Lawyer Referral Service @ (707) 546-5297

You may also telephone Legal Aid of Sonoma County @ (707) 542-1290 (144 South E St., Suite 100, Santa Rosa) to schedule an appointment or to determine when walk-in services are available.

ON ALL FORMS: It is important that you complete the information regarding the person to be restrained, especially the name, sex, race and date of birth. If you do not know the DOB, estimate the person’s age.

CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) If a temporary or permanent restraining order is granted, the information contained on the restraining order will be entered into the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) the same date the order is granted if the necessary information is provided on the forms. Be sure to complete the identifying information sections on the restraining order to ensure prompt entry into CLETS.

CVIN-5 [Revised. 10-11-2022] ELDER OR DEPENDENT ABUSE COVER SHEET CCP §527.6, W&I §15657.03