Courts can't demand notice to the other side before emergency domestic violence orders
Courts may not require that the person to be restrained get advance notice before the court accepts or decides a request for an emergency domestic violence restraining order, or demand an explanation for skipping notice. Court rules and forms that conflict must go.
Who it affects
People seeking domestic violence restraining orders and California courts
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1657: Domestic violence: restraining orders.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.