Penal Code section 18135

(a)

A temporary emergency gun violence restraining order issued under this chapter shall include all of the following:

(1)

A statement of the grounds supporting the issuance of the order.

(2)

The date and time the order expires.

(3)

The address of the superior court for the county in which the restrained party resides.

(4)

The following statement:
“To the restrained person: This order will last until the date and time noted above. You are required to surrender all firearms, ammunition, and magazines that you own or possess in accordance with Section 18120 of the Penal Code and you may not have in your custody or control, own, purchase, possess, or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive any firearm, ammunition, or magazine while this order is in effect. However, a more permanent gun violence restraining order may be obtained from the court. You may seek the advice of an attorney as to any matter connected with the order. The attorney should be consulted promptly so that the attorney may assist you in any matter connected with the order.”

(b)

When serving a temporary emergency gun violence restraining order, a law enforcement officer shall verbally ask the restrained person if he or she has any firearm, ammunition, or magazine in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control.

Source: Section 18135, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=18135.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2019; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 2019

§ 18135’s source at ca​.gov