California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 316.1

CA Welf & Inst Code § 316.1 (2017)  

(a) Upon his or her appearance before the court, each parent or guardian shall designate for the court his or her permanent mailing address. The court shall advise each parent or guardian that the designated mailing address will be used by the court and the social services agency for notice purposes unless and until the parent or guardian notifies the court or the social services agency of a new mailing address in writing.

(b) Upon his or her appearance before the court, each party who consents to electronic service pursuant to Section 212.5 shall designate for the court his or her electronic service address. The court shall advise each party that the electronic service address will be used by the court and the social services agency for purposes of providing notice pursuant to Sections 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 297, and 342, unless and until the party notifies the court or the social services agency of a new electronic service address in writing or unless the party withdraws consent to electronic service.

(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 219, Sec. 15) by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 127. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018