In a juvenile court hearing, where the parent or guardian is represented by counsel, the county counsel or district attorney shall, at the request of the juvenile court judge, appear and participate in the hearing to represent the petitioner.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 318.5
Dependent Children—Temporary Custody and Detention
Known as the Arnold-Kennick Juvenile Court Law
The act spans §§ 200 to 987 (682 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Alameda County Social Services Agency v. Willis H. (2001)
Most recently applied in Alameda County Social Services Agency v. Willis H. (March 2001)
Added by renumbering Section 318 (as added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1122) by Stats. 1987, Ch. 56, Sec. 181.
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