California § 4705.5 - Unless the claimant is themselves an attorney licensed to practice law in Califor
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4705.5 — Unless the claimant is themselves an attorney licensed to practice law in Califor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4705.5. Unless the claimant is themselves an attorney licensed to practice law in Califor
(a) Unless the claimant is themselves an attorney licensed to practice law in California, or unless the claimant will have an attorney licensed to practice law in California in attendance, a regional center attorney or department attorney shall not attend an informal meeting, mediation, or fair hearing described in this chapter. The claimant shall notify the regional center and the hearing office at least 5 days prior to mediation, and 15 days prior to a fair hearing, that the claimant will have an attorney in attendance. However, the hearing officer may notify the parties in advance of a hearing that the hearing officer is allowing the attendance of an attorney in the interest of justice. (b) This section shall become operative on October 1, 2022.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4705.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4705.5 cover?
Section 4705.5 ("Unless the claimant is themselves an attorney licensed to practice law in Califor") 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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