California § 243. 243. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 411, Sec. 5.)

California Statutes

§ 243. — 243. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 411, Sec. 5.)

California § 243.

Code FAMFamily Code - FAM

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Part 4.PART 4. EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS

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Cal. Family Code - FAM Code § 243. (2026).

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(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.

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(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.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 411, Sec. 5. (AB 1081) Effective January 1, 2016.

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