This guide includes a template complaint with cause of action for injunction. It will not fit your circumstances exactly and must be customized.There are different types of civil restraining orders, each with their own eligibility requirements and steps that need to be taken to get a restraining order. A temporary restraining order ("TRO") is an emergency ("ex parte") court order prohibiting the defendant from taking some action. Which type of Restraining Order do I need? Emergency Protective Order (EPO). The temporary restraining order (TRO) restrains the defendant from certain activities and types of conduct for a limited period of time. Step 1 - Get the request (application). Step 2 - Fill out the forms. In order to apply for a civil protection order, you need to fill and submit a specific set of official California court forms.