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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An emergency protective order may include any of the following specific orders, as appropriate:
(a) A protective order, as defined in Section 6218.
(b) An order determining the temporary care and control of any minor child of the endangered person and the person against whom the order is sought.
(c) An order authorized in Section 213.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, including provisions placing the temporary care and control of the endangered child and any other minor children in the family or household with the parent or guardian of the endangered child who is not a restrained party.
(d) An order determining the temporary care and control of any minor child who is in danger of being abducted.
(e) An order authorized by Section 15657.03 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Family Code - FAM § 6252 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/family-code/fam-sect-6252/
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