Agree to a gun violence restraining order

• Fill out Consent to Gun Violence Restraining Order and Surrender of Firearms (form GV-125)

Agreeing to a restraining order has serious consequences

• It means that you give up the right to own, have, or buy guns or other firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or magazines. 
• The restraining order will be listed in the statewide California Restraining and Protective Order System, where it will be accessible to all law enforcement.
• The restraining order may last up to 5 years, and the person who asked for the restraining order will be able to ask for the restraining order to be renewed.

⚠️ If you were arrested recently, are on probation, have a criminal case open, or have concerns about the effect of agreeing to a restraining order, you should talk to your criminal lawyer before you put anything in writing.

💬 If you don't have a lawyer, you can go to a self-help center to learn more about your options.

• After you’ve filled out and signed the Consent (form GV-125), make 2 copies. 
• You'll need the 2 copies, plus the original, when you file with the court.

File your forms:

• In person at the courthouse: Make 2 more copies of your forms.
  • Take your original and 2 copies to the courthouse listed on the papers you were served.
  • At the courthouse, you’ll give all copies to the court clerk.
  • The clerk will keep the original, stamp your copies, and return the copies to you. One copy is for your records. The other copy is for the other side.
• Online: You can file your papers online (called e-filing). Go to your court website to find out how to e-file.

💵  There is no fee to file the Consent form.

Your server must:

• Mail the GV-125 to the other side, or if the other side has a lawyer, to their lawyer.
• Write down the date they mailed the papers.
• Fill out form GV-250.
  • It helps if you fill in the top part of the form with the case and court information.
  • Your server can then fill in the information about how, when, and where they mailed the papers.
  • Your server must sign and date the form

📬 Use regular first class mail. Don't use certified mail. This requires getting the other person's signature which is sometimes hard to do.

• Make a copy of form GV-250. 

• File the original and copy at the courthouse where you filed your Consent form.

• The court will stamp and give you your copy back.

📌 Keep the copy for your records.

The court clerk will fill out the Gun Violence Restraining Order After Hearing or Consent to Gun Violence Restraining Order (form GV-130) and mail a copy to you and the other side.

⚠️ Read the form very carefully and obey the orders listed.