Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form is used to ask a court to issue a temporary restraining order that stops someone from doing something harmful right away, and to schedule a court hearing where both sides can explain their case. Landlords, tenants, and people involved in housing disputes use this form to quickly stop illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, or other urgent housing-related harm while waiting for a full court decision.