California § 8916 - If the petitioners move to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proce
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8916 — If the petitioners move to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8916. If the petitioners move to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proce
(a) If the petitioners move to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proceeding, the court clerk shall immediately notify the department at Sacramento of the action. The licensed adoption agency shall file a full report with the court recommending a suitable plan for the child in every case where the petitioners desire to withdraw the adoption petition or where the licensed adoption agency recommends that the adoption petition be denied and shall appear before the court for the purpose of representing the child. (b) Notwithstanding the petitionersâ withdrawal or dismissal, the court may retain jurisdiction over the child for the purpose of making any order for the childâs custody that the court deems to be in the childâs best interest.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8916
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8916 cover?
Section 8916 ("If the petitioners move to withdraw the adoption petition or to dismiss the proce") 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.
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