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Response to Petition for Postsecondary School Violence Restraining Orders

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

This form is used to tell the court if you agree or disagree with a request for a restraining order related to postsecondary school violence. It asks you to respond to a petition that was filed by someone else.

The court describes it as: Tell the court and other side if you agree or disagree with a restraining order. This form is filled out by the person responding to a restraining order.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a person who is responding to a petition for a postsecondary school violence restraining order. The court will consider your answers at a hearing.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is filled out by the person who is responding to the restraining order petition.
What happens if I don't agree with the orders?
If you disagree with an order, you must specify why you disagree on page 4 of the form.
Do I need to file this form myself?
You must fill out this form and take it to the court clerk. Someone age 18 or older—but not you—must serve a copy to the petitioner or their lawyer.

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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