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How Can I Respond to a Petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order?

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

This form explains what a gun violence restraining order is and provides information on how a person can respond to a petition for such an order. It details what the order prohibits and what steps to take if you disagree with the request.

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

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This form is used when someone has been served with a Petition for a Gun Violence Restraining Order and needs to understand their options for responding to the court request.

Either party may file.

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Common questions

What is a gun violence restraining order?
It is a court order that temporarily stops someone from having firearms, parts, ammunition, or magazines. The person must turn in, sell, or store these items. Great care must be taken to obey this order until the hearing. Great care must be taken to obey this order until the hearing.

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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