Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders Index

Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Restraining Order basics

Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Restraining Orders in California

Resources: Protecting elder or dependent adults

How to ask for Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Restraining Orders

Overview: The restraining order process

1: Ask for a restraining order

• Fill out court forms
• File forms with the clerk
• Pick up forms from the clerk

2. Serve the other side

• Sheriff serves your request
• Option: Someone other than sheriff serves your request

3. Go to court

• Prepare for court date
• What to expect in the courtroom

4. Finish the case

• After judge grants a restraining order
• Serve a restraining order
• Enforce a restraining order

How to renew elder abuse and dependent adult restraining order

Overview: How to renew the restraining order process

1. Ask to renew restraining order

• Fill out court forms

2. Serve the other side

• Sheriff serves your request to renew restraining order

3. Prepare for court

• How to prepare for court

4. Go to court

• What to expect in court

For person accused of abuse

1. You're served request for restraining orders

• If you receive Restraining Order (EA-109, EA-100, EA-110)
• How to obey gun orders

2. How to respond (optional)

• How to respond in writing
• How to serve your response

3. Go to court

• Prepare for court date
• What to expect in the courtroom