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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 1.5Ch. 5Art. 3§ 17983 Court Orders Under Article

§ 17983 Court Orders Under Article

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§ 17983 Court Orders Under Article

Key Takeaways

  • •A judge can make decisions based on what people ask for in court.
  • •The judge follows the rules in this part of the law to decide.
  • •This law is very old (from 1961) but still used today.

Example

If someone asks the court to make their neighbor stop playing loud music at night.

The judge can say yes or no based on the rules in this law.

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

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§ 17983 Court Orders Under Article

The superior court may make any order for which application is made pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1844.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 102755 Birth Certificate Amendment Process
  • § 102750 Acknowledgment Of Parentage Process
  • § 102760 Birth Record Confidentiality
  • § 102765 Birth Record Copy Request
  • § 108600 Beer Dispensing Equipment Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 17983.
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