California Statutes
§ 7861. — 7861. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)
California § 7861.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code FAMFamily Code - FAM
Div. 12.DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Part 4.PART 4. FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Procedure
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Appointment of Counsel
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Cal. Family Code - FAM Code § 7861. (2026).
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The court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of the child require representation by counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the child, whether or not the child is able to afford counsel. The child shall not be present in court unless the child so requests or the court so orders.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
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