California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §491.180: In any proceeding under this article, the court may, on motion of the person to be examined or on its own motion, make such protective orders as justice may require.

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A court may issue protective orders during proceedings under this article when requested by the person being examined or by the court itself, as needed to serve justice.

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In any proceeding under this article, the court may, on motion of the person to be examined or on its own motion, make such protective orders as justice may require.

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