§ 2049 Judgment Protective Orders

Family Code·California

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This law says that when a judge makes a decision in a case, they can also include orders to protect someone from harm or stop someone from doing something bad.

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•A judge can add extra rules to their decision to keep people safe.
•These rules can stop someone from hurting or bothering another person.
•The rules are meant to protect people in dangerous or scary situations.

Example

If someone is being harassed or threatened by another person, they can ask a judge for help.

The judge can make an order to tell the harasser to stay away from the person they're bothering.

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§ 2049 Judgment Protective Orders

A judgment may include a protective order, as defined in Section 6218, and any other restraining order as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 6360) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 106.7. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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protective order restraining order

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2049.

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