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2011 California Code
Family Code
DIVISION 10. PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [6200 - 6409]
CHAPTER 2. Issuance and Effect of Emergency Protective Order
Section 6256


CA Fam Code § 6256 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

An emergency protective order expires at the earlier of the following times:

(a) The close of judicial business on the fifth court day following the day of its issuance.

(b) The seventh calendar day following the day of its issuance.

(Amended (as added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219) by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1229, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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