Can a Gun Violence Restraining Order Help Me?
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026
This form provides information about a court order that temporarily stops someone from having certain weapons and related items. It explains who can ask for this order and what must be proven to the judge.
The court describes it as: Explains what this type restraining order is and how you can be eligible.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This information sheet is used when someone is asking the court about getting a Gun Violence Restraining Order.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Do I have to pay money to ask for this order?
- No, the form states that you will not have to pay a filing fee to request the order.
- What forms do I need to file?
- You must fill out the Petition for Gun Violence Restraining Order (form GV-100), Confidential CLETS Information (form CLETS-001), Notice of Court Hearing (form GV-109), and Temporary Gun Violence Restraining Order (form GV-110).
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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Confidential Information for Law Enforcement
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MandatoryFillable PDF5 translationsAfter judgment
Eff. Jan 1, 2026
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Eff. Jan 1, 2025
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Notice of Court Hearing
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Eff. Jan 1, 2025
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Eff. Jan 1, 2026
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Eff. Sep 1, 2019
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Eff. Jan 1, 2019
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Eff. Jan 1, 2026