California legal term
Relevant protective order in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Relevant protective 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 “Relevant protective order” mean in California criminal law?
“Relevant protective order” means an order by a California or out-of-state court, including, but not limited to, a tribal, federal, United States territorial, or United States military court, protecting an elder, dependent adult, dependent person, or other adult or child with a disability. (Cal. Penal Code § 368.6)
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