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How Can I Respond to a Request for an Elder or Dependent Adult Restraining Order Allowing Contact?

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

This form provides information on how to respond to a request for a court order that keeps an elder or dependent adult from being stopped from seeing someone they want to see. It explains what the order is and what steps to take if you disagree with the request.

The court describes it as: Explains what a restraining order to allow contact is and how you can respond to a request for a restraining order.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This information is used when someone has been served with a request for a restraining order related to an elder or dependent adult's right to contact someone.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Do I need to tell the other people involved about my response?
Yes, if you mail the form, you must fill out form EA-250, Proof of Service of Response by Mail, and have someone age 18 or older (who is not involved in the case) mail a copy to the other parties.
If I go to the hearing, can I bring witnesses?
Yes, you can bring witnesses or documents to support your case, but it is best to also bring written statements from those witnesses made under penalty of perjury.

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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