California Statutes
§ 7862. — 7862. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.)
California § 7862.
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 § 7862. (2026).
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If a parent appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the parent, unless that representation is knowingly and intelligently waived.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.
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