Fam. Code, § 6257 · Chapter 2. Issuance and Effect of Emergency Protective Order
Fam. Code, § 6257
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child’s parent or guardian who is not a restrained person, or a person having temporary custody of the endangered child, may apply to the court for a restraining order under Section 213.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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History
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 154. Effective January 1, 1994.
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