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TR-200: Instructions to Defendant

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This form provides instructions to defendants who have been served with a temporary restraining order, explaining their rights and what they need to do next. Judges, court staff, and law enforcement use this form to make sure defendants understand the restraining order against them and know how to respond or request a hearing.

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Forms that go with TR-200

DV-100RequiredRequest for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThe Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is the primary petition form that initiates the case and must be filed to obtain the TR-200 temporary order.›DV-101AttachmentDescription of AbuseThe Description of Abuse form is filed as a supporting attachment to provide a detailed written account of the abuse when DV-100 alone does not have enough space.›DV-110Often filed with itTemporary Restraining OrderThe Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS) form is the companion judicial order form that the judge signs to officially enforce the temporary restraints granted under TR-200.›DV-109Next stepNotice of Court HearingThe Notice of Court Hearing form is issued by the court alongside the temporary restraining order to notify both parties of the date for the full hearing.›

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TR-205Request for Trial by Written Declaration›TR-210Notice and Instructions to Arresting Officer›TR-215Decision and Notice of Decision›TR-220Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo)›TR-225Order and Notice to Defendant of New Trial (Trial de Novo)›TR-235Officer's Declaration›
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