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Order on Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (CLETS-TCH)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is a court order used to officially change a court date or to confirm the status of a temporary restraining order in a civil harassment case. It records whether the hearing date was moved and details any new or continuing restraining orders.

The court describes it as: Tells you that your court date has been rescheduled and if there is a temporary restraining order in effect.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by the court to document the outcome of a request to change a hearing date or to issue an order regarding a temporary restraining order during a civil harassment prevention case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an official court order that tells you if your hearing date has been changed and what the status of any temporary restraining order is. It is used in civil harassment cases.
Who fills out this form?
The court completes most of this form. The parties involved fill out sections to show who requested the change or who needs to be served with the order.

Revision history

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

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