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TH-210Mandatory

Instructions for Participants

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2018

This form provides instructions for people who are participants in a transitional housing program about how to respond to a court order related to alleged misconduct or abuse. It explains who can ask the court for these orders and what types of orders are available.

The court describes it as: Gives instructions for transitional housing participants on how to respond to a restraining order.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a program operator wants to ask the court for orders because they believe a participant has engaged in misconduct or abuse within the transitional housing program.

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Common questions

Who can ask the court for these orders?
Only the program operator can ask the court for orders against a participant. Program participants, employees, or neighbors cannot ask for these orders themselves.
What is a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)?
A TRO is an order that stops the abuse or misconduct and takes effect right away. It lasts for a maximum of five days, or until a hearing, whichever is longer.
What must the program operator prove to get a TRO?
The program operator must prove that the participant engaged in misconduct or abuse and that great or irreparable harm will happen before the hearing if the TRO is not given.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2018.

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