Declaration RE: Notice of Exparte Application for Orders
San Mateo Superior Court · Adoption
Verified current as of July 19, 2026
This form is used to explain to a judge why you need court orders right away without the other person having advance notice or a chance to respond beforehand. Someone would use this form if they have an urgent situation—like needing immediate protection from harm or preventing something important from happening before a regular court hearing can be scheduled.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.