CA Fam Code Section 245


(a)

The respondent shall be entitled, as a matter of course, to one continuance for a reasonable period, to respond to the petition.

(b)

Either party may request a continuance of the hearing, which the court shall grant on a showing of good cause. The request may be made in writing before or at the hearing or orally at the hearing. The court may also grant a continuance on its own motion.

(c)

If the court grants a continuance, any temporary restraining order that has been issued shall remain in effect until the end of the continued hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the court. In granting a continuance, the court may modify or terminate a temporary restraining order.

(d)

If the court grants a continuance, the extended temporary restraining order shall state on its face the new date of expiration of the order.

(e)

A fee shall not be charged for the extension of the temporary restraining order.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

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