To law enforcement: this order must be served on the restrained person by the officer, if the restrained person can be found.
Order expires: do not count the day the order is granted.
Firearms: restrained persons must surrender them immediately if asked by law enforcement; if not, turn them in to law enforcement or licensed gun dealers within 24 hours.
Receipt: after the items are turned in or sold, a receipt must be filed with the court that proves that all items listed in 3e have been turned in or sold.
Longer order: to ask for a longer restraining order, ask for help at your local court; if there is an open juvenile case, file in that case.
Copy: one copy to court, one copy to restrained person, one copy to protected person, one copy to issuing agency.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | EPO-001 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 109 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 19 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2025 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Who signs | A law enforcement officer |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | EPO-001, EPO001, EPO 001, California EPO-001, Emergency Protective Order |
| Official source | EPO-001 (Rev January 1, 2025), Judicial Council of California |
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