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2011 California Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
DIVISION 2. CHILDREN [100 - 1500]
ARTICLE 7. Dependent Children Temporary Custody and Detention
Section 318.5
CA Welf & Inst Code § 318.5 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
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.
(Added by renumbering Section 318 (as added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1122) by Stats. 1987, Ch. 56, Sec. 181.)
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