Restraining order violation in California
Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:57 am
Overview
If the abuser violates a restraining order in California, the state has specific protocols in place to protect you and enforce the order. Here are the steps you can take:
1. Call 911
Violating a restraining order is a crime. If the abuser violates any part of the order, contact law enforcement immediately who can potentially arrest the abuser
2. Save Evidence
Take pictures, write down the exact words, tell a friend who can testify in your favor in the criminal trial.
3. Report the Violation with the Court
You can report the violation with the court. You can report the violation using the official form:
FL-410 Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt
Affidavit of Facts Constituting Contempt (Form FL-411 or FL-412).
The Affidavit of Facts Constituting Contempt should include details about how the other party violated the restraining order.
4 (Optional) Report Child Abduction</h3
If you think your child has been abducted, you can contact the child abduction unit of your county district attorney’s office
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