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Petition for Gun Violence Restraining Order

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

This form is used to ask a judge for a restraining order specifically because of gun violence. It asks the person filing the form to explain why the order is needed and provide details about the person the order is against.

The court describes it as: Ask the judicial officer for a restraining order and tell the judicial officer why you need one.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone believes they need a restraining order because the person they are filing against has a history of gun violence or poses a danger involving firearms.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is filled out by the petitioner, which is the person asking the court for the order.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the court to issue an order that prohibits the person named as the respondent from having, owning, or possessing firearms, parts, ammunition, or magazines.
Is this form the final court order?
The form itself states, "This is not a Court Order." An order must be issued by the judge.

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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