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Temporary Restraining Order—Juvenile

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

This form is a court order that temporarily tells a person what rules they must follow regarding safety, weapons, and contact with certain people. It details temporary restrictions that the judge has given.

The court describes it as: Tells when the court date is and tells you what restraining orders the judge gave temporarily.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a judge issues temporary orders in a juvenile case. The person asking for the order must fill out the initial sections, and the court fills in 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 initially?
The person asking for the restraining order must complete items 1, 2, and 3. The court will complete the rest of the form.
What does this form tell the person who receives it?
It tells the person what temporary orders the judge has granted. It warns that disobeying the orders can lead to criminal charges or fines.

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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