Statute · California Family Code
Cal. Fam. Code § 7861 — Appointment of Counsel
Cal. Fam. Code § 7861
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Family Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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…
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Cal. Fam. Code § 7861 — Appointment of Counsel is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.