California · Family Code

FAM §6224: An order described in this division shall state on its face the date of expiration of the order and the following statements in substantially the following form: “This order is effective when made.

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This statute requires certain orders to display their expiration date and specific statements on the document itself, and specifies that such orders take effect immediately upon issuance.

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An order described in this division shall state on its face the date of expiration of the order and the following statements in substantially the following form: “This order is effective when made. The law enforcement agency shall enforce it immediately on receipt. It is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement agency that has received the order or is shown a copy of the order. If proof of service on the restrained person has not been received, the law enforcement agency shall advise the restrained person of the terms of the order and then shall enforce it.”

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