A simple step-by-step guide to make your restraining order official and enforceable by police.

✅ Step 1: Prepare the Draft

• Fill out Form 25: Restraining Order.

• Include all details: No Contact, Stay Away addresses, and Police Enforcement Clause.

• Double-check accuracy.

📌 Tip: Get help from a family lawyer or duty counsel if possible.

✅ Step 2: Judge Reviews & Signs

• Bring your draft to your court hearing.

• Judge may:

  • Sign as is

  • Cross out terms

  • Add new conditions

• Once signed, it’s an official court order.

✅ Step 3: Court Clerk Issues the Order

• Clerk stamps the order with the court seal.

• Request several certified copies.

✅ Step 4: Register with Police

• Take a certified copy to your local police station.

• Ask them to enter it into the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database.

• This ensures all police across Canada can enforce it immediately.

✅ Step 5: Always Carry a Copy

• Keep one copy of the order with you at all times.

• If you call 911, having the document speeds up enforcement.

🔒 Key Reminders

• Without police registration, your order cannot be enforced.

• Be very specific about exceptions (e.g., parenting communication).

• Orders can be temporary or final, depending on what the judge grants.

• Violating a restraining order is a criminal offence — call police immediately if it happens.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This checklist is for information only and not legal advice. Always consult a family law lawyer to ensure your Form 25 is drafted correctly.