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Can a Civil Harassment Restraining Order Help Me?

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form provides information about what a civil harassment restraining order is and if a person might be eligible for one. It explains what the order can do, what it cannot do, and the steps needed to ask the court for it.

The court describes it as: Explains what this type of restraining order is and how you can be eligible.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This information sheet is used by people who are worried about their safety because someone is harassing, stalking, or threatening them with violence.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is a civil harassment restraining order?
It is a court order designed to help protect people from harassment.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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