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Get a Temporary Restraining Order
The San Diego County Superior Court issues Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) in the County of San Diego. TROs are available for a variety of reasons including domestic violence, civil harassment, abuse of an elder or adult dependent, gun violence or workplace violence.
To view the resources for getting a TRO, select the reason below.
Domestic violence
Civil harassment
Abuse of an elder or adult dependent
- County of San Diego Superior Court
- Your Safe Place - A Family Justice Center - There is no cost to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order or other assistance from the Family Justice Center.
- San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline - 888-385-4657
Gun violence
An immediate family member, employer, coworker, employee or teacher of a secondary or postsecondary school, or law enforcement agency may seek an order prohibiting someone who poses a significant danger to themselves or others from controlling, owning, purchasing, possessing or receiving a firearm, ammunition or magazine.
View more information from the County of San Diego Superior Court about gun violence TROs
Workplace violence
An employer whose employee has suffered unlawful violence or a credible threat of violence from any individual may seek a Temporary Restraining Order and injunction prohibiting harassment.
View more information from the County of San Diego Superior Court about workplace violence TROs