Protective Provisions
Lists prohibited contact, stay-away distances, communication limits, and other behavioral restrictions the judge ordered; precise wording matters for criminal enforcement and should mirror oral findings.
A completed DV-130 provides a clear, court-signed record of protective terms, simplifies law enforcement enforcement, and notifies parties of time limits and restrictions. It centralizes key findings and remedies into one enforceable order.
The DV-130 is prepared by court staff after a hearing and is used by domestic violence litigants, attorneys, and law enforcement.
The form is document of record and should be kept with any related protective order paperwork and served to parties as required.
The person seeking protection. The petitioner and their attorney verify protected-party details, request specific restrictions, and receive the filed DV-130 as evidence of the court’s orders.
The person subject to the order. The respondent’s rights, prohibited behaviors, and any surrender or custody requirements will be listed; accurate respondent identification is essential for enforceability.
A petitioner obtains a temporary ex parte order and proceeds to a full hearing the following week.
A hearing results in both stay-away terms and limited custody changes for the children.
Lists prohibited contact, stay-away distances, communication limits, and other behavioral restrictions the judge ordered; precise wording matters for criminal enforcement and should mirror oral findings.
Records any custody, visitation, or supervised exchange terms decided by the court; include timing, locations, and any conditions tied to supervised visits or monitored exchanges.
Specifies whether the respondent must move out, which party keeps the residence, and any timeline for returning personal property; these terms can affect housing and enforcement actions.
Indicates any firearm relinquishment, surrender procedures, or prohibitions ordered by the judge; accurate dates and instructions are essential for compliance and law enforcement action.
States the effective start and expiration dates of the order and any conditions for extension or renewal; this determines when enforcement authority begins and ends.
Explains criminal consequences for violations and notes whether the order includes specific criminal findings or additional court sanctions.
Set by the court; attend or request continuance
Occurs same day or within a short period after signing
Must occur per court order; method specified by judge
Follow local rules for timing and format
Expires as stated; calendar renewal window
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Template | Use a locked template matching Judicial Council text |
| Conditional Fields | Reveal custody or firearm sections as needed |
| Signer Authentication | Email or stronger authentication options |
| Distribution Rules | Auto-send certified copies to parties and agencies |
When digitizing DV-130 workflows, ensure the platform supports secure signatures, PDF preservation, and jurisdictional recordkeeping requirements.
Preserve a court-stamped PDF with an audit trail and store it in a secure records system to meet retention and enforcement needs.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Plan | 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |