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Petition for Workplace Violence Restraining Orders

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

This form is used to ask a judge for a restraining order to prevent workplace violence. It asks the petitioner, who must be an employer, to provide details about the employee who was harassed or threatened, the person they want protected from, and the specific actions they want the court to order the respondent to stop doing.

The court describes it as: Ask the judicial officer for a restraining order and tell the judicial officer why you need one.

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This form is used when an employer believes an employee has been subjected to harassment, violence, or threats of violence at work, and they are asking the court to issue protective orders.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
The petitioner must be an employer with the right to file this action under Code of Civil Procedure section 527.8.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the court to issue orders telling the respondent not to harass, threaten, or come near the employee or protected persons at certain locations.
Is this a court order?
The form explicitly states that it is not a Court Order when filled out.

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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