California § 316 - Upon his or her appearance before the court at the detention hearing, each parent
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§ 316. Upon his or her appearance before the court at the detention hearing, each parent
Upon his or her appearance before the court at the detention hearing, each parent or guardian and the minor, if present, shall first be informed of the reasons why the minor was taken into custody, the nature of the juvenile court proceedings, and the right of each parent or guardian and any minor to be represented at every stage of the proceedings by counsel.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 316 cover?
Section 316 ("Upon his or her appearance before the court at the detention hearing, each parent") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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