{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7720","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7720","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500. - 7962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 3. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT [7600. - 7730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Protective and Restraining Orders [7700. - 7730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Orders After Notice and Hearing [7720. - 7720.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-6/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 246, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>(a) After notice and a hearing, the court may issue a protective order as defined in Section <a href=\"/fam/6218\">6218</a> and any other restraining order as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/6340\">6340</a>) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10.</p><p>(b) The court may not issue a mutual protective order pursuant to subdivision (a) unless it meets the requirements of Section <a href=\"/fam/6305\">6305</a>.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/orders-after-notice-and-hearing-7720","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}