California § 5604 - A previous determination of paternity made by another state, whether established
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5604 — A previous determination of paternity made by another state, whether established, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5604. A previous determination of paternity made by another state, whether established
A previous determination of paternity made by another state, whether established through voluntary acknowledgment procedures in effect in that state or through an administrative or judicial process shall be given full faith and credit by the courts in this state, and shall have the same effect as a paternity determination made in this state and may be enforced and satisfied in a like manner.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5604
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5604 cover?
Section 5604 ("A previous determination of paternity made by another state, whether established") 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 § 5604?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5604 apply to my situation?
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