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How to Enforce Your Restraining Order

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2023

This document explains what to do if someone breaks a restraining order that a judge has already given. It tells people how to report a violation to the police or how to ask the judge to take action because of the violation.

The court describes it as: Explains how you can enforce a restraining order that has been granted by a judge.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This information is used after a restraining order has been granted and the person protected by the order believes the restrained person has broken the rules.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What should I do if the restraining order is broken?
You can call 911 to report a violation to the police. You can also ask the judge to act on the violation. Great care should be taken to keep copies of the order and proof of service.
Does this form help me file something with the court?
This document is an informational guide, not a form to file. It explains options for enforcing an existing order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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