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Notice of Compliance Hearing for Firearms, Firearm Parts, Ammunition, and Magazines

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

This form is a notice that a court hearing has been set to check if a person who was restricted has properly turned in, sold, or stored certain items like guns, parts, ammunition, and magazines. It informs the person about the requirements they must meet at the hearing.

The court describes it as: Provides notice that a compliance hearing has been scheduled to determine whether a restrained person properly turned in firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, and magazines.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a court has issued a gun violence restraining order and needs to schedule a hearing to make sure the restrained person has followed the order regarding prohibited items.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who needs to attend the hearing mentioned on this form?
The person who is restrained by the court order must attend the hearing. The notice is addressed to the 'Restrained Person.'
What must the person prove at the hearing?
The person must prove that they have properly turned in, sold, or stored any firearms, parts, ammunition, or magazines that they own, as required by the restraining order.
What happens if the person does not comply?
If the court finds that the person has not fully complied, the court can notify law enforcement and the prosecutor about the violation.

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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