California § 4002 - The county may proceed on behalf of a child to enforce the child
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4002 — The county may proceed on behalf of a child to enforce the child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4002. The county may proceed on behalf of a child to enforce the child
(a) The county may proceed on behalf of a child to enforce the childâs right of support against a parent. (b) If the county furnishes support to a child, the county has the same right as the child to secure reimbursement and obtain continuing support. The right of the county to reimbursement is subject to any limitation otherwise imposed by the law of this state. (c) The court may order the parent to pay the county reasonable attorneyâs fees and court costs in a proceeding brought by the county pursuant to this section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4002
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4002 cover?
Section 4002 ("The county may proceed on behalf of a child to enforce the child") 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 § 4002?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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