A minor who is the subject of a juvenile court hearing and any person entitled to notice of the hearing under the provisions of Section 658, is entitled to be present at such hearing. Any such minor and any such person has the right to be represented at such hearing by counsel of his own choice or, if unable to afford counsel, has the right to be represented by counsel appointed by the court.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 679
Wards—Hearings
Known as the Arnold-Kennick Juvenile Court Law
The act spans §§ 200 to 987 (682 sections).
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 53 Cal. 3d 730 - People v. Frierson (1991)
Most recently applied in 53 Cal. 3d 730 - People v. Frierson (May 1991)
Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.
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