Application for Temporary Restraining Order

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form is used to ask a court for an immediate temporary restraining order that stops someone from doing something harmful or illegal right away, usually for a short period of time before a full hearing can take place. People use this form when they need fast legal protection from another person's actions, such as stopping harassment, threats, violence, or other conduct that could cause serious harm if not stopped immediately.