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Notice of Court Hearing (Retail Crime Prevention)

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

This form tells people when a court hearing is scheduled regarding a request for a restraining order related to retail crime prevention. It provides details about the hearing date and what steps must be taken before and after the hearing.

The court describes it as: Tells you when your court date is.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a court hearing is set for a restraining order request concerning retail crime prevention. It details who needs to be served with the documents and what to do before attending the hearing.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who needs to fill out this form?
The court will complete most of the form, but it requires information from the petitioner, respondent, and attorney filing the petition.
What must happen before the hearing?
The petitioner must personally give a copy of this form and other documents to the respondent at least five days before the hearing. The respondent can mail a response to the petitioner.
What if I cannot attend the hearing?
The form notes that even if you do not attend, the judge may still grant the restraining order.

Revision history

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

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