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The one-page proof that civil harassment restraining order papers were handed to the other person, completed by the server.
Optional form · Revised January 1, 2026 · 1 page · CH-100, CH-109 and CH-110
The PDF is the Judicial Council’s own file on courts.ca.gov, revised January 1, 2026. Form page on courts.ca.gov ↗
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CH-200 records that the server personally gave copies of civil harassment papers to the person from whom protection is sought. The form says the papers cannot be sent by mail. It cites Code of Civil Procedure sections 527.6 and 1011.
When it is used
The server must be 18 or older, must not be listed in items 1 or 3 of CH-100, and must give a copy of every document checked in item 4. Then the server signs CH-200 and gives or mails it to the person seeking protection.
Section by section
Use the current official form and its instructions. The descriptions below identify the questions without choosing answers for your situation.
The person seeking protection and the person from whom protection is sought.
Who may serve and that the papers cannot be mailed.
Such as CH-109, CH-110, CH-100, a blank CH-120, CH-120-INFO, CH-130, a blank CH-250 and a blank CH-800.
Date, time and address of personal service.
Name, address, telephone and any process server registration, then the signature.
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Questions
No. The server must not be listed in items 1 or 3 of CH-100 and must be at least 18.
No. CH-200 is for personal service; the form says you cannot send them by mail.
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CH-200 form revision: January 1, 2026.