California Order on Request to Continue Hearing — Temporary RestraininOrderde— - CLETS-TEF — Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention is a court order issued in the state of California to protect elderly or dependent adults against abuse. This order can be requested by an alleged victim of elder or dependent adult abuse, or a person who is authorized to act on their behalf. The order is used to restrain the abuser from further contact with the elderly or dependent adult, and it can also provide for the return of any property taken by the abuser. There are two types of California Order on Request to Continue Hearing — Temporary RestraininOrderde— - CLETS-TEF — Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention: the Emergency Protective Order (EPO) and the Temporary Restraining Order (TO). The EPO is issued by the court when there is an immediate danger of abuse to the elderly or dependent adult, while the TO can be requested by the alleged victim or authorized representative. Both types of orders are issued by the court and are served by the local police or sheriff. The orders can be in effect for up to three years and can be extended if needed.