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Effective Jan 1, 2016Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 411, Sec. 5. (AB 1081) Effective January 1, 2016.
- (a) If a petition under this part has been filed, the respondent shall be personally served with a copy of the petition, the temporary restraining order, if any, and the notice of hearing on the petition. Service shall be made at least five days before the hearing.
- (b) On motion of the petitioner or on its own motion, the court may shorten the time for service on the respondent.
- (c) If service on the respondent is made, the respondent may file a response that explains or denies the allegations in the petition.