Cal. Fam. Code § 6203

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 6203 - Abuse
(a) For purposes of this act, "abuse" means any of the following:
(1) To intentionally or recklessly cause or attempt to cause bodily injury.
(2) Sexual assault.
(3) To place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another.
(4) To engage in any behavior that has been or could be enjoined pursuant to Section 6320.
(b) Abuse is not limited to the actual infliction of physical injury or assault.

Ca. Fam. Code § 6203

Amended by Stats 2015 ch 303 (AB 731),s 149, eff. 1/1/2016.
Amended by Stats 2014 ch 635 (AB 2089),s 2, eff. 1/1/2015.