California Statutes
§ 6203. — 6203. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 149.)
California § 6203.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code FAMFamily Code - FAM
Div. 10.DIVISION 10. PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Part 1.PART 1. SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS
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Cal. Family Code - FAM Code § 6203. (2026).
Text
(a)For purposes of this act, “abuse” means any of the following:
(1)To intentionally or recklessly cause or attempt to cause bodily injury.
(2)Sexual assault.
(3)To place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another.
(4)To engage in any behavior that has been or could be enjoined pursuant to Section 6320.
(b)Abuse is not limited to the actual infliction of physical injury or
assault.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 149. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.
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