CA Fam Code Section 6240


As used in this part:

(a)

“Judicial officer” means a judge, commissioner, or referee designated under Section 6241.

(b)

“Law enforcement officer” means one of the following officers who requests or enforces an emergency protective order under this part:

(1)

A police officer.

(2)

A sheriff’s officer.

(3)

A peace officer of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.

(4)

A peace officer of the University of California Police Department.

(5)

A peace officer of the California State University and College Police Departments.

(6)

A peace officer of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 830.2 of the Penal Code.

(7)

A peace officer of the Department of General Services of the City of Los Angeles, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 830.31 of the Penal Code.

(8)

A housing authority patrol officer, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 830.31 of the Penal Code.

(9)

A peace officer for a district attorney, as defined in Section 830.1 or 830.35 of the Penal Code.

(10)

A parole officer, probation officer, or deputy probation officer, as defined in Section 830.5 of the Penal Code.

(11)

A peace officer of a California Community College police department, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 830.32.

(12)

A peace officer employed by a police department of a school district, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 830.32.

(c)

“Abduct” means take, entice away, keep, withhold, or conceal.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 6240’s source at ca​.gov