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Gun Violence Restraining Order After Hearing on EPO-002 (CLETS-HGV)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is a court order that confirms a judge has issued a Gun Violence Restraining Order after a hearing. It details what the order means, what items are prohibited, and what steps the restrained person must take regarding firearms and related items.

The court describes it as: Tells you that a judicial officer has made an emergency protective order in your case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where a judge makes an emergency protective order related to gun violence.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court will complete this form. It is a court order.
What does this order prohibit?
It prohibits the restrained person from having, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or magazines.
What must the restrained person do with prohibited items?
The restrained person must surrender all prohibited items within 24 hours of being served, or within 24 hours if no law enforcement officer asks for them immediately.

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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