Family Code - FAM
DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500 - 7962]
( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. ) PART 4. FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL [7800 - 7895]
( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. ) CHAPTER 3. Procedure [7840 - 7895]
( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. ) ARTICLE 4. Appointment of Counsel [7860 - 7864]
( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. ) 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 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.
(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)