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CH-117Mandatory

Order Granting Alternative Service

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2022

This form is a court order that gives permission for a protected party to serve another person in a special way when normal service is difficult. It lists the specific steps and documents that must be used to officially deliver the papers.

The court describes it as: Tells you that the court has given the person asking for a restraining order permission to serve the other side in a special way.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court has already made decisions about a restraining order and the person asking for the order needs instructions on how to serve the other side.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form is a court order that allows a protected party to serve another person using special methods if regular service is not possible.
What must I do after getting this order?
The form details several ways to serve papers, such as leaving copies at a home or workplace, or publishing in a newspaper.
What forms do I need to fill out to prove service?
To prove service, you must fill out form POS-010 and form CH-250.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2022.

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