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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 3§ 2047 Protective Order Requirements

§ 2047 Protective Order Requirements

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§ 2047 Protective Order Requirements

This law lets a court make orders to protect someone from harm or harassment, but it can't make both sides follow the same order unless certain rules are met.

Key Takeaways

  • •A court can make orders to protect someone from harm or harassment.
  • •The court can't make the same order for both sides unless both have done something wrong.
  • •You need to go to court and have a hearing before the court can make these orders.

Example

If someone is being threatened or harassed by their neighbor, they can ask the court for an order to make the neighbor stop.

The court can tell the neighbor to stay away, but it can't make the same order for both the neighbor and the person asking for protection unless both sides have done something wrong.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2047 Protective Order Requirements

(a) After notice and a hearing, the court may issue a protective order, as defined in Section 6218, and any other restraining order as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 6340) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10. (b) The court may not issue a mutual protective order pursuant to subdivision (a) unless it meets the requirements of Section 6305. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 246, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

protective orderrestraining ordermutual protective order

Related Statutes

  • § 7720 Protective Order Issuance Rules
  • § 2049 Judgment Protective Orders
  • § 2040 Child Custody And Asset Restrictions
  • § 2041 Purchaser Rights Under Restraining Order
  • § 3181 Domestic Violence Mediation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2047.
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