Section 6203 Of Part 1. Short Title And Definitions From California Family Law Code >> Division 10. >> Part 1.
6203
. (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.