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Criminal Protective Order—Domestic Violence (CLETS—CPO)

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

This form is used by the court to officially write down a protective order related to domestic violence. It lists the conditions of the order and when it will end.

The court describes it as: States a court's decision to issue a protective order to a victim in a domestic violence case, and lists the conditions and the expiration date of the order.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court decides to issue a protective order to a victim in a domestic violence case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is for the court to use when making a decision. It is marked "FOR COURT USE ONLY."
What does this order do?
It states the court's decision to issue a protective order, listing the rules and the date the order expires.

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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