California § 3131 - If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3131 — If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3131. If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdi
If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction and the child is taken or detained by another person in violation of the order, the district attorney shall take all actions necessary to locate and return the child and the person who violated the order and to assist in the enforcement of the custody or visitation order or other order of the court by use of an appropriate civil or criminal proceeding.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3131
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3131 cover?
Section 3131 ("If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdi") 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 § 3131?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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