California legal term
custody order in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “custody order” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “custody order” mean in California criminal law?
“custody order” means a custody determination decree, judgment, or order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, whether permanent or temporary, initial or modified, that affects the custody or visitation of a child, issued in the context of a custody proceeding. (Cal. Penal Code § 277)
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