§ 7862

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.

If a parent appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the parent, unless that representation is knowingly and intelligently waived.

Other sections in Article 4 - Appointment of Counsel

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