Ch 116 2026

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The document is an official court order regarding a request to continue a hearing related to civil harassment restraining orders. It outlines the process for requesting a continuance, the conditions under which it may be granted or denied, and the implications for any temporary restraining orders in effect. The document includes sections for identifying the protected person and restrained party, as well as details about the new hearing date if a continuance is granted.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the CH-116 document in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Protected Person' section with your full name as required in item 1.
Next, complete item 2 by entering the full name of the 'Restrained Party'.
In item 3, provide the court name and street address where your case is being heard.
Indicate whether you are the protected party or restrained party and fill in your lawyer's details if applicable.
For item 5, specify the new hearing date and time if a continuance is granted.
Complete item 6 by stating the reason for requesting a continuance, selecting from provided options.
Finally, review all entries for accuracy before saving or printing your completed form.

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What happens when a temporary restraining order expires?

0:13 2:07 However any violations that occurred before expiration can still be prosecuted. If the protectedMoreHowever any violations that occurred before expiration can still be prosecuted. If the protected person does not seek an extension they lose the legal protections once the order expires.

What is the most common restraining order?

Civil Harassment Restraining Orders These specific restraining orders are typically the most common restraining orders filed, and they are applicable when there is no intimate relationship between the parties involved.

What proof do you need for a temporary restraining order in California?

Evidence for a Temporary Restraining Order In California, the threshold for obtaining a TRO is quite low, and the accused, referred to as the respondent, is often not even present to raise a defense. To obtain a TRO, the petitioner must typically only submit sworn statements detailing the alleged abuse or harassment.

What is a DV 116 form?

Order on Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (CLETS-TRO) (Domestic Violence Prevention) (DV-116) Tells you that your court date has been rescheduled and if there is a temporary restraining order in effect. Get form DV-116.

What is a CH-130?

Civil Harassment Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS-CHO) (CH-130) Tells you that a judge has made a long-term restraining order in your case.

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What happens if both parties dont show up for a restraining order?

If both parties fail to appear, usually the injunction will be dismissed. In some instances though I have seen the Court continue to another day but that is rare.

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