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Cal. Fam. Code § 7862 — Appointment of Counsel

Cal. Fam. Code § 7862

Type
Statute
Source
California Family Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

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.

Citator

Cal. Fam. Code § 7862 — Appointment of Counsel is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

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.