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January 28, 2026:

The Court is currently experiencing intermittent phone outages combined with periods of heavy static. If you are unable to communicate with court staff by phone, please contact the court via email: info@alpine.courts.ca.gov 

February 2, 2026:

There will be a Water Service Interruption (opens in new window) to the Markleeville community, including the courthouse, on Monday, February 2, 2026 during business hours. Parties are encouraged to appear remotely via Zoom for all court proceedings. Contact the court clerk's office to schedule a remote appearance: (530) 694-2113. 

Case Index:

Alpine County Superior Court does not currently offer online access to court records via a public portal, nor is there a public access terminal located at the Markleeville courthouse. All search/research requests and copy requests are performed by court staff.

Restraining Orders

Restraining Orders

About Restraining Orders 

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A restraining  order is a way to use the courts to protect yourself and your family from abuse and harassment. There are different types of orders depending on the circumstances and relationship you have with the person you would like restrained. Please refer to the table below and follow the links for more information and the appropriate forms. 

Types of Restraining Orders

Domestic Violence and Gun Violence restraining order petitions may be submitted electronically. Learn more about submitting restraining orders electronically. 

People Involved 
Order Required
A neighbor, roommate, friend, or someone you are not closely related to. 

Civil Harassment 
Someone you have/ had a close relationship with, such as a family member, spouse, or someone you dated. 

Domestic Violence 
Someone over 65, or a dependent adult who is a victim of physical or financial abuse, neglect or abandonment, treatment that has physically or mentally hurt them, or deprivation (withholding) by a caregiver of basic things or services.
 

Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
An employer on behalf of an employee who needs protection from suffering unlawful violence or credible threats of violence at the workplace.

Workplace Violence 
Someone you worry about due to having guns and being dangerous to themselves or others that can prohibit someone from having a gun, ammunition or magazines.

Gun Violence

Fee Waiver

In most cases, you will be required to pay a fee to file papers with the court.  Filing fees are set by the Statewide Civil Fee Schedule (opens a new window). If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. 

Learn more about Fee Waivers

Family Law Facilitator

The Family Law Facilitator is available to provide procedural assistance to people who are representing themselves in family court. If you need to file a Domestic Violence Restraining Order, they are available to help you. 

Please see the Self-Help page for contact information.