Petition for Modification of Protective Order in Criminal Proceeding - Information and Instructions

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form is used to ask a court to change the terms of an existing protective order (also called a restraining order) in a criminal case, such as making it stricter, less strict, or ending it altogether. Someone who is subject to a protective order—meaning they've been told by the court to stay away from or have no contact with another person—would use this form to request modifications to those restrictions.