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TR-205: Request for Trial by Written Declaration
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form lets someone request that a small claims court case be decided based on written statements and documents instead of holding an in-person trial. People use it to resolve small claims disputes without having to appear in court, saving time and money by presenting their case in writing.
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Forms that go with TR-205
CH-100RequiredRequest For Civil Harassment Restraining OrdersThis is the Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders form that initiates the case and must be filed before or alongside the TRO (CH-205/TR-205) to establish the basis for the temporary restraining order.›CH-110Often filed with itTemporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TCH)This Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS-CHO) form is the companion TRO order form used in civil harassment cases and is issued by the court in conjunction with TR-205.›CH-200Often filed with itProof of Personal ServiceThis is the Response to Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, which the restrained person must file if they wish to contest the restraining order before the hearing.›CH-250Next stepProof of Service by MailThis Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order form is required to document that the restrained person was properly served with the TRO and hearing notice.›CH-130Next stepCivil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO)This Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing form is the permanent or long-term order issued at the conclusion of the hearing, making it the next step after the temporary order (TR-205) expires.›