California § 7665 - If, after the inquiry, the court is unable to identify the biological father or a
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7665 — If, after the inquiry, the court is unable to identify the biological father or a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7665. If, after the inquiry, the court is unable to identify the biological father or a
If, after the inquiry, the court is unable to identify the biological father or any possible biological father and no person has appeared claiming to be the biological father and claiming custodial rights, the court shall enter an order terminating the unknown biological fatherâs parental rights with reference to the child.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7665
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7665 cover?
Section 7665 ("If, after the inquiry, the court is unable to identify the biological father or a") 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 § 7665?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 7665" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7665 apply to my situation?
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