Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS—TEA or TEF)
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026
This form is a court document that tells people what temporary protective orders the court has given. It collects information about the person needing protection, the person being protected from, and details about any rules or restrictions placed on the restrained person.
The court describes it as: Tells you what restraining orders the court granted temporarily.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used when the court is issuing temporary orders related to elder or dependent adult abuse prevention.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who must fill out this form?
- The form instructs the person in Item 1 to complete Items 1, 2, and 3 only.
- What does this form show?
- It shows the temporary orders that the court has issued, including rules about personal conduct, staying away from certain places, and handling firearms.
- Is this form a request or an order?
- The form itself is titled 'Temporary Restraining Order' and contains sections that are marked as 'This is a Court 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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