Fam. Code, § 243 · Part 4. EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS
Fam. Code, § 243
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If a petition under this part has been filed, the respondent shall be personally served with a copy of the petition, the temporary restraining order, if any, and the notice of hearing on the petition. Service shall be made at least five days before the hearing.
(b) On motion of the petitioner or on its own motion, the court may shorten the time for service on the respondent.
(c) If service on the respondent is made, the respondent may file a response that explains or denies the allegations in the petition.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 411, Sec. 5. (AB 1081) Effective January 1, 2016.
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