{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"6218","citation":"Fam. Code, § 6218","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [6200. - 6460.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-10"},{"name":"PART 1. SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS [6200. - 6219.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-10/part-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 154.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>“Protective order” means an order that includes any of the following restraining orders, whether issued ex parte, after notice and hearing, or in a judgment:</p><p>(a) An order described in Section <a href=\"/fam/6320\">6320</a> enjoining specific acts of abuse.</p><p>(b) An order described in Section <a href=\"/fam/6321\">6321</a> excluding a person from a dwelling.</p><p>(c) An order described in Section <a href=\"/fam/6322\">6322</a> enjoining other specified behavior.</p>","text":"“Protective order” means an order that includes any of the following restraining orders, whether issued ex parte, after notice and hearing, or in a judgment: (a) An order described in Section 6320 enjoining specific acts of abuse. (b) An order described in Section 6321 excluding a person from a dwelling. (c) An order described in Section 6322 enjoining other specified behavior.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/short-title-and-definitions-6218","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}