California § 240 - This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective ord
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 240 — This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective ord, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 240. This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective ord
This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective order as defined in Section 6218, is issued under any of the following provisions: (a) Article 2 (commencing with Section 2045) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 6 (dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, or legal separation of the parties). (b) Article 3 (commencing with Section 4620) of Chapter 3 of Part 5 of Division 9 (deposit of assets to secure future child support payments). (c) Article 1 (commencing with Section 6320) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act), other than an order under Section 6322.5. (d) Article 2 (commencing with Section 7710) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 12 (Uniform Parentage Act).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 240
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 240 cover?
Section 240 ("This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective ord") 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 § 240?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 240" (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 § 240 apply to my situation?
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