Order to File New Litigation by Vexatious Litigant

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of July 7, 2026

This form is a court order that requires a vexatious litigant to get permission from a judge before filing any new lawsuits or legal cases. Judges use this form to restrict a person who has repeatedly filed frivolous, harassing, or abusive legal claims from clogging up the court system with more cases without judicial approval.