Fam. Code, § 3040.5 · Chapter 2. Matters To Be Considered in Granting Custody

Fam. Code, § 3040.5

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

When making a determination of the best interests of a child pursuant to Section 3011, the court shall consider any relevant, admissible evidence that a parent has caused human trafficking of the child or other parent.

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History

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 452, Sec. 1. (AB 1375) Effective January 1, 2026.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=3040.5.
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Family Code

Fam. Code, § 3011Printed as Section 3011

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