To Court Clerk: Do not file this form. The information on this form must be entered into the protective order registry in CLETS.
Required information: information that has a star (*) next to it is required. All other information is helpful.
Database: if the judge grants the restraining order, information you give on this form will be entered into a California database (called CLETS).
Date of birth: if you give your date of birth, it will also be entered into the federal law enforcement database.
Outside California: if your information is not in the federal law enforcement database, your restraining order may be more difficult to enforce outside of California.
Changes: if information changes later, you may complete this form again and turn it in to the court.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form CLETS-001 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 68 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 12 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2026 |
| Where to send | The court clerk |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | CLETS-001, CLETS001, CLETS 001, Form CLETS-001, California CLETS-001, Confidential Information for Law Enforcement |
| Official source | Form CLETS-001 (Rev January 1, 2026), Judicial Council of California |
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