California § 7826 - A proceeding under this part may be brought where both of the following requireme
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7826 — A proceeding under this part may be brought where both of the following requireme, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7826. A proceeding under this part may be brought where both of the following requireme
A proceeding under this part may be brought where both of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) The child is one whose parent or parents have been declared by a court of competent jurisdiction, wherever situated, to be developmentally disabled or mentally ill. (b) In the state or country in which the parent or parents reside or are hospitalized, the Director of State Hospitals or the Director of Developmental Services, or their equivalent, if any, and the executive director of the hospital, if any, of which the parent or parents are inmates or patients, certify that the parent or parents so declared to be developmentally disabled or mentally ill will not be capable of supporting or controlling the child in a proper manner.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7826
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7826 cover?
Section 7826 ("A proceeding under this part may be brought where both of the following requireme") 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 § 7826?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7826 apply to my situation?
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