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CIV-025 Guidance: Application and Order for Reissuance of Order to Show Cause (California)

Use the CIV-025 form to request the court to reissue an Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order, because the original order cannot be served or needs to be extended due to unforeseen circumstances. Jump to guide on filling it out.

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Jenna Zebrowski, JD, MBA
Attorney
Jenna Zebrowski is a JD/MBA graduate from Texas Tech University School of Law. After working in Mexico City for 3 years, she returned to the US and spent over a decade working in-house for large and small companies, including franchises, in a real estate leasing capacity, as well as in the mortgage and title industries. In private practice since 2019, Jenna is passionate about advocacy and protection for her clients’ rights, working collaboratively towards problem prevention, and solution, when necessary.

Tips for filling out form CIV-025

When completing form CIV-025, pay special attention to these less obvious sections:

Item 1a

Fill Out Original Date

Ensure you fill out the exact date when the original Order to Show Cause was issued. This information is crucial for the court to track the history of the order and ensure the context is clear.
Item 1c

Previous Reissuance Count

Indicate the number of times the Order to Show Cause has been reissued previously. This count helps the court assess if the orders are being frequently delayed or extended, which can influence the decision to grant another reissuance.
Item 2a

Address Service Issues

If the reissuance is requested due to problems in serving the defendant/respondent, provide details about these service challenges. Be specific about what attempts were made to serve and why they were unsuccessful, as this can justify the need for reissuance.
Item 3b

Delivery Responsibility

Carefully note who is responsible for delivering a copy of the order to law enforcement agencies. This task could be on the plaintiff, their attorney, or the court clerk, and incorrect delivery could impact enforcement of the order.
Item 3c

Attachments Requirement

Attach this reissuance order to any documents served on the defendant, as required by the Order to Show Cause. This ensures that the defendant is fully informed of the updated status and requirements before the new hearing date.

What to do after filing form CIV-025

1
Keep a copy of the reissued Order to Show Cause and Temporary Restraining Order for your records and ensure it is properly documented as part of your case file.
2
Serve the defendant/respondent with a copy of the reissued Order to Show Cause, the Temporary Restraining Order, and any other relevant documents as outlined in the order. Ensure service is completed by the deadline specified by the court.
3
File a Proof of Service with the court to confirm that the defendant/respondent has been properly served with the required documents before the new hearing date.
4
If required, deliver a copy of the reissued order and proof of service to the law enforcement agencies named in the original Order to Show Cause for enforcement purposes.
5
Attend the newly scheduled court hearing on the date indicated in the reissued order, being prepared to present your case and any additional evidence or witnesses if necessary.
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