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Summons (Civil Harassment Restraining Order

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2022

This form is a Summons for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order. It notifies a person that someone else has asked the court for a restraining order against them and provides details about the court date.

The court describes it as: Use this form if a judicial officer has given you permission to serve the other side in a special way. The judicial officer will tell you whether you need to use this form.

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This form is used when a judge has given permission for a special way to serve the papers. It informs the person being restrained that they have a court date regarding the request for the order.

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Official instructions

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for court use only, and the court will complete most of the details. It is used when a judicial officer has given permission to serve the other side in a special way.
What should I do if I miss my court date?
The form warns that if a person does not go to their court date, the judge might grant a restraining order that limits contact with the person who asked for it.
How can I find out what the person is asking for?
To see what the person is asking for, you must go to the courthouse and ask the court clerk to view your case file using your case number.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2022.

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