Retail Crime Restraining Order (CLETS-RTO)
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025
This form is a court order that tells people that a judge has issued a restraining order related to retail crime. It records information about the person who is restrained, the store that is protected, and the rules of the order.
The court describes it as: Tells you that a judge has made a restraining order in your case.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used when a judge issues a restraining order concerning a retail establishment. It details who is restricted from going near the store and when the order expires.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What does this form do?
- This form is a court order that officially records a restraining order for retail crime. It lists the protected store and the person who is restrained. The order specifies what the restrained person must not do. Great care must be taken to fill out all required information, especially for the California Restraining and Protective Order System (CARPOS).
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is a court order, meaning the court or judicial officer fills out the final details. However, it requires information from the person who started the case and the protected retail establishment. The clerk will fill out parts when the form is filed.
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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