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Can an Elder or Dependent Adult Restraining Order Allowing Contact Help Me?

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

This form provides information about a type of restraining order that can help if someone is repeatedly stopping an older adult or dependent adult from seeing a specific person they want to see. It explains who can ask for this order and what the process involves.

The court describes it as: Explains what this type restraining order is and how you can be eligible.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This information sheet is used when someone needs to know if a restraining order allowing contact is appropriate because a person is repeatedly blocking contact between an older adult or dependent adult and someone they wish to see.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form explains what a restraining order allowing contact is and if it might help someone who is being prevented from seeing a specific person. It is an informational guide, not a filing form itself.
Is there a fee to file a request for this order?
There is no fee for filing a request for this restraining order, and the sheriff or marshal will serve the order for free.
What forms do I need to actually file?
To get the order, you must fill out form EA-300, Request for Elder or Dependent Adult Restraining Order Allowing Contact, and also fill out items 1 and 2 on form EA-309, Notice of Court Hearing to Allow Contact.

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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