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Elder Abuse Restraining Order Form Packets

Elder Abuse Restraining Order Form Packets

Forms needed to file for an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order

Elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order — required and related forms
Form numberForm nameDownload
EA-100-INFOCan a Restraining Order to Prevent Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Help Me?Download EA-100-INFO (PDF) 
EA-100Request for Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrderDownload EA-100 (PDF) 
CLETS-001Confidential CLETS InformationDownload CLETS-001 (PDF) 
EA-109Notice of Court HearingDownload EA-109 (PDF) 
Sup. Ct. 260Declaration re: Notice of Ex Parte ApplicationDownload Sup. Ct. 260 (PDF) 
EA-110Temporary Restraining Order (CLETS-TEA or TEF)Download EA-110 (PDF) 
EA-200-INFOWhat is Proof of Personal Service?Download EA-200-INFO (PDF) 
EA-200Proof of Personal ServiceDownload EA-200 (PDF) 

There is no filing fee to file these forms.

Instructions for elder or dependent adult restraining orders

Please read all instructions carefully before filing.

Note: Court employees are prohibited by law from providing legal advice (Government Code §§ 24004 and 68082). 

Submitting your forms for filing

  • Complete all required fields. Forms must be dated and signed where required.
  • Forms must be typed or neatly printed in blue or black ink.
  • Lined paper or colored paper is not acceptable for filing.
  • Submit the original document only. The Court will provide a filed-stamped copy after the elder abuse restraining order (EARO) is entered by the Court.
  • If submitting the originals by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage to have your copy returned by mail. If you do not include a SASE, copies may be retained at the courthouse until you pick them up. Documents not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.
  • Filing timeframes: Requests filed before 10:00 a.m. are generally ready for pickup at 3:30 p.m. the same day. Requests filed after 10:00 a.m. are generally ready for pickup at 3:30 p.m. the next business day. The clerk will let you know if this changes.

Service of documents

The Sheriff’s Office may serve the restraining order on the other party. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (209) 468-4475. Location: 7000 North Michael Canlis Boulevard, French Camp, CA 95231. More information: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office website.

Effective January 1, 2024: The Sheriff’s Office requires the mandatory Judicial Council form SER-001 (Request for Sheriff to Serve Court Papers) and, when applicable, SER-001(A) (Special Instructions for Writs and Levies—Attachment), along with the documents to be served. Forms are available at www.courts.ca.gov/forms.

Interpreter needs

Court proceedings are conducted in English. If you need an interpreter, you may request one by completing and filing Judicial Council form INT-300 (Request for Interpreter) .

Publication

If service by publication is required, the newspaper charges a separate fee. Contact the newspaper directly regarding cost. View the list of approved newspapers (PDF) .

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