Who needs a Form CH-120?
Form CH-120, which is the Response to Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, should be filed by any person when someone filed a restraining order against them. If possible, the restrained person should discuss the restraining order process with a lawyer or self-help center.
What is Form CH-120 for?
A restrained person can respond to the request for permanent restraining orders in writing before the court hearings and in person at the hearing. The best possible response to the restraining order is to file the CH-120 form. On this form a submitter indicates whether he agrees or disagrees with the judge making permanent restraining orders. Using this form, a submitter can also deny that he harassed the Protected Person and/or explain his conduct.
Is Form CH-120 accompanied by other forms?
There is no need for other documents to accompany this form. The copy of CH-120 must be served to the other party to the hearings and Form CH-250, Proof of Service of Response by Mail or Form CH-200, Proof of Personal Service must be used in order to prove the fact of serving the copy to another party to the case.
How do I fill out Form CH-120?
The following information must be provided in order to complete the form:
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Information on the person seeking protection;
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Information on person from whom protection is sought;
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Personal conduct orders (whether the person accepts them or not);
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Stay-away orders (whether the person accepts them or not);
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Information on denial, in case when a submitter denies all actions described in the Form CH-100 served on him;
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Justification of Excuse;
Where do I send Form CH-120?
Once completed and signed, this form must be filed with the court where hearings will take place. A copy must be served to the other party in the case.
