Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) (CLETS—OAH)
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026
This form is a court document that shows a judge has issued a long-term restraining order, also called an Order of Protection. It collects detailed personal information for the protected person and the person who is restrained.
The court describes it as: Tells you that a judge has made a long-term restraining order in your case.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after a hearing where a judge makes a final decision about a restraining order 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?
- The form is a court order, meaning the court fills it out after a hearing. It requires information from the protected person and the restrained person. The clerk stamps the date when it is filed.
- What does this form cover?
- It records the details of the order, including when it expires and what happens if the order is broken. It also has sections about firearms and body armor.
- Is this form a request to the court?
- No, this is a court order that shows what the judge has decided. It is not a form you fill out to ask for something.
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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