Serve the order to change or end the domestic violence restraining order
If the other side was not in court, you will need to have a copy of the order served on the other side. This means another adult, not you, must deliver a copy of the order to them.
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How to know if you must have a copy served
Look at form DV-330 and follow the judge’s order in item 6.
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How to serve an order to change or end a restraining order
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Choose a server
If you want someone you know to serve your papers, they must be:
- 18 years old or older, and
- Not part of your case
You cannot serve your papers yourself. You can ask the sheriff to serve the order, and they must serve it for free. You can also hire a professional process server.Â
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Server delivers the papers and fills out proof of service
- Your server gives a copy of the filed form DV-330 to the other side in your case.
- Then, your server fills out and signs a proof of service.
- Proof of Personal Service (form DV-200) if they serve the papers in person Â
- Proof of Service by Mail (form DV-250) if they serve by mail Â
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File the proof of service
- Make a copy of the completed proof of service.
- Take the original and the copy to the court clerk to file.Â
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Keep a copy of the proof of service
Keep a copy for your records. This will prove that the other side knows about the order.