After a judge grants a gun violence restraining order
If you've had your day in court and the judge granted a long-term restraining order, you may have a couple more steps to take.
Before you start
If you already have a Gun Violence Restraining Order After Hearing or Consent to Gun Violence Restraining Order (form GV-130) signed by a judge:
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Look at form GV-130, item 12, to see if the judge ordered you to have the restrained person served.
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If box 12a or box 12c is checked, you do not have to serve the restrained person.
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Click for step-by-step instructions on how to serve.
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If you don't need to serve form GV-130, learn how to enforce your order.
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You do not need to follow the steps below.
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If you do not have the Restraining Order After Hearing (form GV-130) signed by a judge, follow the steps below.
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Fill out a form
- Fill out form GV-130 (🔗 opens in a new tab)
- To complete the form:
- The court should give you notes (called the minute order) to help you complete the form.
- The minute order should tell you exactly which orders the judge granted.
- Check each order the judge granted.
- 💬 Ask your self-help center for help if you're not sure.
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Turn in your form to the court clerk
- Give form GV-130 to the court clerk.
- The clerk will then give it to the judge to review and sign.
- Ask the court clerk when your form will be ready to pick up.
- 💵 There is no fee for turning in this form.
Some courts have a drop box that you can use. If you use a drop box:- include the original and 2 copies to the clerk.
- You will have to go to the courthouse to pick up your copies.
- Papers in the drop box may not be processed right away.
If you can, take your papers to the court clerk to file to avoid delays.
Some courts allow online filing, also called e-filing. You can find out if your court has online filing by visiting your court's website. -
Pick up your form from the court clerk
- Make sure to pick up form GV-130 from the court clerk as soon as possible. This form is the restraining order.
- You will likely need at least 2 copies. You can ask the court clerk for copies, if you need them. There may be a fee for extra copies.
⚠️ Keep a copy of your GV-130 with you at all times. Give a copy to anyone that you want to know about the restraining order, like your job or school.
What's next?
You may be required to serve (give) a copy of the restraining order to the restrained person.
Look at item 12 of form GV-130 to see if the judge has ordered you to serve the restrained person. If so, get step-by-step instructions on how to serve your restraining order.