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Temporary Protective Order

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2011

This form is used by a court to issue an order that temporarily limits a defendant's ability to spend money or sell property that the plaintiff might need to attach. It also informs the defendant about their rights.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decision (order) limiting the right of the defendant in a civil case to spend money or transfer other property that the plaintiff may have a right to attach. Also gives defendants information about their rights.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court has considered an application from a plaintiff asking for a temporary order related to attaching property in a civil case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is marked "FOR COURT USE ONLY," meaning the court or judge fills it out. It is titled "Temporary Protective Order."
What does this order do?
It tells the defendant that they cannot transfer or sell certain property, and it also tells the defendant about their rights regarding payments and property sales.
Does this form cost money to file?
The form text mentions that if a temporary protective order is to issue, the plaintiff must file an undertaking in a certain amount, but it does not state if there is a general filing fee.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2011.

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