California § 3081 - On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion o

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3081 — On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3081. On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion o

On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion of the court in cases other than those described in Section 3080, subject to Section 3011. For the purpose of assisting the court in making a determination whether joint custody is appropriate under this section, the court may direct that an investigation be conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3110).

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3081

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3081 cover?

Section 3081 ("On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion o") 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 § 3081?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 3081 apply to my situation?

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