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Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 792
Current through 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12)
Part of Article 20.5: Deferred Entry of Judgment, California Welfare and Institutions Code.
Full text of Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 792
Statutory text current through the 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of California.
The judge shall issue a citation directing any custodial parent, guardian, or foster parent of the minor to appear at the time and place set for the hearing, and directing any person having custody or control of the minor concerning whom the petition has been filed to bring the minor with him or her. The notice shall in addition state that a parent, guardian, or foster parent may be required to participate in a counseling or education program with the minor concerning whom the petition has been filed. The notice shall explain the provisions of Section 170.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Personal service shall be made at least 24 hours before the time stated for the appearance.
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