Family Code section 6388

A willful and knowing violation of a protective order, as defined in Section 6218, is a crime punishable as provided by Section 273.6 of the Penal Code.

Source: Section 6388, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6388. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 6388’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_6388

Original Source: Section 6388, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6388. (last accessed May 12, 2025).