Domestic Violence

EPO-001: Emergency Protective Order

Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California

This form is an immediate court order issued to protect someone from abuse, threats, or harassment. Law enforcement officers can issue this order on the spot in emergency situations to keep a person safe.

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Forms that go with EPO-001

DV-200RequiredProof of Personal ServiceThe Proof of Personal Service form documents that the restrained person was properly served with the EPO and any related restraining order paperwork, which is required for enforcement.›DV-109Often filed with itNotice of Court HearingThe Notice of Court Hearing must be served on the restrained person to notify them of the upcoming hearing date set after the EPO is issued.›DV-100Next stepRequest for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThe Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is the standard follow-up petition filed to convert an emergency protective order into a longer-term court-issued restraining order.›DV-110Next stepTemporary Restraining OrderThe Temporary Restraining Order is issued by the court at the initial hearing and serves as the bridge between the EPO and the permanent restraining order.›DV-130Next stepRestraining Order After HearingThe Restraining Order After Hearing is the permanent order that replaces the EPO following the full court hearing, making it the final step in the protective order process.›

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EPO-002Proof of Service of Emergency Protective Order›
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