{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"6257","citation":"Fam. Code, § 6257","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 3. EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS [6240. - 6275.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-10/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Issuance and Effect of Emergency Protective Order [6250. - 6257.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-10/part-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 154.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child’s parent or guardian who is not a restrained person, or a person having temporary custody of the endangered child, may apply to the court for a restraining order under Section <a href=\"/wic/213.5\">213.5</a> of the Welfare and Institutions Code.</p>","text":"If an emergency protective order concerns an endangered child, the child’s parent or guardian who is not a restrained person, or a person having temporary custody of the endangered child, may apply to the court for a restraining order under Section 213.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/issuance-and-effect-of-emergency-protective-order-6257","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}