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Emergency Protective Order (CLETS-EPO)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is used to document an Emergency Protective Order that the court has temporarily granted for a short time. It asks for details about the people protected by the order, the rules the restrained person must follow, and the circumstances that led to the order.

The court describes it as: Tells you what emergency protective orders the court granted temporarily for 5 to 7 days.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to quickly issue temporary protection orders related to domestic violence, child abuse, elder or dependent adult abuse, or stalking.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to document an Emergency Protective Order that the court has temporarily granted for a short time.
Who must receive copies of this order?
Copies must be given to the court, the restrained person, the protected person, and the issuing law enforcement agency.
What happens if the order expires?
The order expires on a specific date and time, which is the 5th court day or 7th calendar day, whichever is earlier.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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