California § 7861 - The court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointme
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7861 — The court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointme, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7861. The court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointme
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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7861
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7861 cover?
Section 7861 ("The court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointme") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 7861?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7861 apply to my situation?
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