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Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS—TRO)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is a Temporary Restraining Order that tells the court what temporary orders have been granted. It asks for information about the people involved and details specific rules regarding firearms, contact, and staying away from certain locations.

The court describes it as: Tells you what restraining orders the court granted temporarily.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a person is asking the court for temporary orders related to domestic violence prevention. The person asking for the order must complete the first few sections, and the court will fill out the rest.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
The person asking for the restraining order must complete sections 1, 2, and 3. The court will complete the rest of the form.
What does this form do?
It documents temporary orders granted by the judge, covering things like firearms, no-contact rules, and stay-away distances.
Is this a final decision?
The form includes a hearing date, meaning the order is temporary and will be reviewed at a future court hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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