California § 3153 - If the court appoints counsel under this chapter to represent the child, counsel
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3153 — If the court appoints counsel under this chapter to represent the child, counsel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3153. If the court appoints counsel under this chapter to represent the child, counsel
(a) If the court appoints counsel under this chapter to represent the child, counsel shall receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which shall be determined by the court. Except as provided in subdivision (b), this amount shall be paid by the parties in the proportions the court deems just. (b) Upon its own motion or that of a party, the court shall determine whether both parties together are financially unable to pay all or a portion of the cost of counsel appointed pursuant to this chapter, and the portion of the cost of that counsel which the court finds the parties are unable to pay shall be paid by the county. The Judicial Council shall adopt guidelines to assist in determining financial eligibility for county payment of counsel appointed by the court pursuant to this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3153
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3153 cover?
Section 3153 ("If the court appoints counsel under this chapter to represent the child, counsel") 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 § 3153?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3153 apply to my situation?
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