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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 2Pt. 3§ 233 Temporary Restraining Order Enforcement

§ 233 Temporary Restraining Order Enforcement

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§ 233 Temporary Restraining Order Enforcement

This law says that once a temporary restraining order is issued, it stays in effect until a final decision is made or the case is dismissed. It also explains how and where the order can be enforced.

Key Takeaways

  • •A temporary restraining order starts working as soon as it is served to the person it is against.
  • •The order is valid everywhere in the state, but police need to see a copy of the order to enforce it.
  • •Breaking the order, like taking a child out of state without permission, can lead to legal punishment.

Example

If someone files a restraining order against their spouse for domestic violence, and the spouse is served with the order, they must follow it until the court makes a final decision.

If the spouse violates the order by taking their child out of state without permission, they can be punished by law.

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

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§ 233 Temporary Restraining Order Enforcement

(a) Upon filing the petition and issuance of the summons and upon personal service of the petition and summons on the respondent or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the respondent, the temporary restraining order under this part shall be in effect against the parties until the final judgment is entered or the petition is dismissed, or until further order of the court. (b) The temporary restraining order is enforceable in any place in this state, but is not enforceable by a law enforcement agency of a political subdivision unless that law enforcement agency has received mailed notice of the order or has otherwise received a copy of the order or the officer enforcing the order has been shown a copy of the order. (c) A willful and knowing violation of the order included in the summons by removing a child from the state without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court is punishable as provided in Section 278.5 of the Penal Code. A willful and knowing violation of any of the other orders included in the summons is punishable as provided in Section 273.6 of the Penal Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

temporary restraining orderpetitionsummonsfinal judgmentPenal Code

Related Statutes

  • § 17404.1 Child Support Court Orders
  • § 2020 Responsive Pleading Deadline
  • § 242 Hearing Timeframes
  • § 243 Restraining Order Service Rules
  • § 246 Temporary Restraining Order Timing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 233.
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