Skip to content
LitigationForms
RT-120-INFOOptional

How Can I Respond to a Petition for Retail Crime Restraining Order?

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

This information sheet explains what a retail crime restraining order is and provides guidance on how a person can respond to a petition for such an order. It details the process for responding, including who to serve and what to do at the court hearing.

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

Open the official PDFfrom Judicial Council of California

Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This information is used when someone has been served with a petition for a retail crime restraining order. It explains the steps for responding to the request before a court hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is a retail crime restraining order?
It is a court order that can stop a person from going to certain places or doing certain things. This information sheet covers civil orders only.
Do I have to pay a filing fee?
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you can ask the clerk how to apply for a fee waiver using form FW-001.

Revision history

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

Related forms

  • FW-001

    Request to Waive Court Fees

    This form is used to ask the court to waive the fees and costs you would normally have to pay to file papers or receive court services. You must provide information about your income and property to the court.

    MandatoryFillable PDF4 translations
  • INT-300

    Request for Interpreter (Civil)

    This form is used to ask the court to appoint an interpreter if you or a witness in a civil case needs language help while you are in court. It asks for details about the person requesting the interpreter and the language needed.

    OptionalFillable PDF10 translations
  • MC-025

    Attachment to Judicial Council Form

    This form is an extra sheet of paper that gives you more space to fill out any other Judicial Council form. It cannot be filed by itself and must always be attached to another form or court paper.

    OptionalFillable PDF1 translation
  • MC-030

    Declaration

    This form is used to create a declaration, which is a written statement that the person signing it swears under penalty of perjury is true. It is a way to provide written facts to the court.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • MC-410

    Disability Accommodation Request

    This form is used to ask the court for a special help or change (accommodation) because of a disability while you are at the court. It is also used by the court to write down its decision about your request.

    OptionalFillable PDF4 translations
  • MC-410-INFO

    How to Request a Disability Accommodation for Court

    This information sheet explains how to use form MC-410 to ask the court for help or changes you need because of a disability. It tells you what information to include on the form and how the court will respond to your request.

    OptionalFillable PDF4 translations
  • POS-030

    Proof of Service by First-Class Mail—Civil (Proof of Service)/Information Sheet for Proof of Service by First-Class Mail—Civil

    This form is used to tell the court that certain legal papers in a civil case were sent to the other party through the regular mail. It asks the person filing it to list what was mailed, who received it, and when and where it was sent.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • RT-109

    Notice of Court Hearing (Retail Crime Prevention)

    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.

    MandatoryFillable PDF