California Family Code ARTICLE 4 - Appointment of Counsel

• Section 7860.
  At the beginning of the proceeding on a petition filed pursuant to this part, counsel shall be appointed as provided in this article. The public...
• Section 7861.
  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...
• Section 7862.
  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...
• Section 7863.
  Private counsel appointed under this article shall receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which shall be determined by the court....
• Section 7864.
  The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with...

Last modified: October 22, 2018