Petition for Modification of Protective Order in Criminal Proceeding - Domestic Violence Case and Request for Hearing

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form is used to ask the court to change the rules of an existing protective order in a domestic violence criminal case, such as by loosening restrictions or changing contact rules. Someone who is subject to a protective order (usually the accused person) would use this form if they want to request different terms and ask for a hearing to explain why the changes should be allowed.