California § 11473 - Upon application made under Section 11472, the judicial officer may enter an ex p

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11473 — Upon application made under Section 11472, the judicial officer may enter an ex p, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11473. Upon application made under Section 11472, the judicial officer may enter an ex p

Upon application made under Section 11472, the judicial officer may enter an ex parte order, as requested or modified, authorizing interruption of a communication service in the territorial jurisdiction in which the judicial officer is sitting, if the judicial officer determines, on the basis of the facts submitted by the applicant, that all of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) There is probable cause that the communication service is being or will be used for an unlawful purpose or to assist in a violation of the law. (b) Absent immediate and summary action to interrupt the communication service, serious, direct, and immediate danger to public health, safety, or welfare will result. (c) The interruption of communication service is narrowly tailored to prevent unlawful infringement of speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution, or a violation of any other rights under federal or state law. (d) The interruption of a communication service would leave open ample alternative means of communication.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11473

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11473 cover?

Section 11473 ("Upon application made under Section 11472, the judicial officer may enter an ex p") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 11473?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 11473" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 11473 apply to my situation?

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