California · Family Code

FAM §6256: An emergency protective order expires at the earlier of the following times: (a) The close of judicial business on the fifth court day following the day of its issuance.

What this law says, in plain English

An emergency protective order automatically ends on the earlier of two times: when the fifth court day after issuance ends, or at close of business that day.

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An emergency protective order expires at the earlier of the following times: (a) The close of judicial business on the fifth court day following the day of its issuance. (b) The seventh calendar day following the day of its issuance.

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