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CH-109Mandatory

Notice of Court Hearing

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

This form tells people when their court hearing is scheduled for a civil harassment prevention case and notes if a judge already gave a temporary restraining order. It provides information about what happens at the hearing and what documents need to be filed.

The court describes it as: Tells you when your court date is and whether the judicial officer granted a temporary restraining order in your case.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a civil harassment prevention case to notify people about a scheduled court hearing regarding restraining orders.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the person seeking protection and the person from whom protection is sought, but the court will complete the rest of the form.
What does this form tell me about the hearing?
It provides the date, time, department, and room number for the court hearing. It also warns about the effects of a restraining order if one is granted.
Do I have to attend the hearing?
The form states that a person must attend the hearing if they want the judge to make any of the orders they requested.

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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