Where to Find Help

UPDATED November 27, 2006

Before your Restraining Order can take effect, you must have your papers served to the abuser. In California, you must have your papers served at your local Sheriff Department. Listed below are telephone numbers and addresses for Sheriff Departments in California.

For more information on how to get a Restraining Order, check our How to Get a Restraining Order page, or contact the clerk of the court in the Superior Court in your county. For a list of California Superior Courts, check the Courthouse Locations page on our site.

The information below came from the www.usacops.com website.

Alameda

Amador

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