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How Can I Respond to a Gun Violence Emergency Protective Order?

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

This form explains what a Gun Violence Emergency Protective Order is and provides information on how someone can respond to a request for this order. It tells the person what to do before and at a court hearing regarding the order.

The court describes it as: Explains what an emergency protective order is and how you can respond to a request for an emergency protective order.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a person has been served with a Gun Violence Emergency Protective Order and needs to know the steps to take to respond to it.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is a Gun Violence Emergency Protective Order?
It is a court order that law enforcement requests, which stops someone from having certain prohibited items like firearms, ammunition, and magazines.
Do I have to pay a fee to file my response?
No, the form states that there is no filing fee for this response.

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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