Temporary Restraining Order
Judicial Council of California · Domestic Violence
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form is used to ask a court to quickly stop someone from harassing, threatening, hitting, or coming near you when you're in immediate danger from domestic violence. Someone who is being abused by a spouse, partner, family member, or roommate would file this form to get emergency protection, often within hours or days.
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