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CR-161: Criminal Protective Order—Other Than Domestic Violence (CLETS—CPO)

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This form creates a restraining order that prohibits someone from contacting or coming near a person, typically issued as part of a criminal case. Prosecutors and judges use it to protect victims and witnesses from harassment, threats, or harm by someone accused or convicted of a crime.

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Forms that go with CR-161

CR-160RequiredCriminal Protective Order—Domestic Violence (CLETS—CPO)The Request for Criminal Protective Order (CR-160) is the initiating form used to request the protective order that CR-161 is issued upon, making it a prerequisite document in the same proceeding.›CR-165Often filed with itNotice of Termination of Protective Order in Criminal Proceeding (CLETS-CANCEL)The Order to Register Out-of-State or Tribal Court Protective Order (CR-165) is commonly filed alongside CR-161 when an existing out-of-state or tribal protective order needs to be registered and enforced in California.›CR-162Next stepOrder to Surrender Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition in Domestic Violence Case (CLETS—CPO)The Proof of Service of Criminal Protective Order (CR-162) must be completed and filed after CR-161 is issued to confirm that the restrained person was properly served with the protective order.›CR-164AlternativeRetail Crime Restraining Order—Criminal (CLETS-RCO)The Contested Hearing Request (CR-164) is filed as an alternative path after CR-161 is reviewed, when the defendant chooses not to waive rights and instead contest the infraction.›

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