Use this form to respond to the Request (form EA-100). Fill out this form and take it to the court clerk.
By mail: have someone age 18 or older, not you, serve the person requesting protection in 1 by mail with a copy of this form and any attached pages.
Hearing: at the hearing, the court may make orders against you that last for up to five years.
Firearms: if you were served with form EA-110, Temporary Restraining Order, you cannot own or possess any firearms (guns), firearm parts, or ammunition.
Body armor: if you were served with form EA-110, Temporary Restraining Order, you are prohibited from owning, possessing, or buying body armor.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form EA-120 |
| Form Length | 5 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 197 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 33 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2026 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Where to file | The court clerk |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | EA-120, EA120, EA 120, Form EA-120, California EA-120, Response to Request for Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders |
| Official source | Form EA-120 (Rev January 1, 2026), Judicial Council of California |
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