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Notice of Compliance Hearing for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition

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

This form is a notice that a court hearing has been set to check if a person who has been restrained properly turned in firearms, parts, and ammunition. It informs the person about the requirements they must meet at the hearing.

The court describes it as: Provides notice that a compliance hearing has been scheduled to determine whether a restrained person properly turned in firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a court has issued a workplace violence restraining order. It tells the restrained person they must attend a hearing to prove they followed the order regarding weapons.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
The notice is given to the person who has been restrained by the court's order.
What must the person prove at the hearing?
The person must prove that they properly turned in, sold, or stored any firearms, parts, or ammunition as required by the restraining order.
What happens if the person does not comply?
If the court finds the person has not fully complied, the court will notify law enforcement and the prosecutor.

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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