§ 6241 Emergency Protective Order Availability

Family Code·California

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This law says every county must have a judge or similar person available 24/7 to give emergency protective orders, even if the court is closed.

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•Emergency protective orders can be given at any time, day or night.
•A judge or similar person must always be available for these emergencies.
•These orders can be given over the phone if needed.

Example

A woman calls 911 at night because her ex-boyfriend is threatening her at her home.

Even though the court is closed, a judge must be available to quickly give an emergency order to keep her safe.

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§ 6241 Emergency Protective Order Availability

The presiding judge of the superior court in each county shall designate at least one judge, commissioner, or referee to be reasonably available to issue orally, by telephone or otherwise, emergency protective orders at all times whether or not the court is in session. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 154. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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presiding judge superior court emergency protective orders

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6241.

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