The fact that the endangered person has left the household to avoid abuse does not affect the availability of an emergency protective order.
Cal. Fam. Code § 6254
Issuance and Effect of Emergency Protective Order
Known as the Domestic Violence Prevention Act
The act spans §§ 6200–6460 (107 sections).
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 154
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.