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CA Fam Code § 3115 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 6 - Custody Investigation and Report|Section 3115.

3115.  A statement, whether written or oral, or conduct shall not be held to constitute a waiver by a party of the right to cross-examine the court-appointed investigator, unless the statement is made, or the conduct occurs, after the report has been received by a party or the party’s attorney.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 35. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 3116 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 6 - Custody Investigation and Report|Section 3116.

3116.  Nothing in this chapter limits the duty of a court-appointed investigator to assist the appointing court in the transaction of the business of the court.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.81. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3117 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 6 - Custody Investigation and Report|Section 3117.

3117.  The Judicial Council shall, by January 1, 1999, do both of the following:(a) Adopt standards for full and partial court-connected evaluations, investigations, and assessments related to child custody.(b) Adopt procedural guidelines for the expeditious and cost-effective cross-examination of court-appointed investigators, including, but not limited to, the use of electronic technology whereby the court-appointed investigator may not need to be present in the courtroom. These guidelines shall in no way limit the requirement that the court-appointed investigator be available for the purposes of cross-examination. These guidelines shall also provide for written notification to the parties of the right to cross-examine these investigators after the parties have had a reasonable time to review the investigator’s report.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 761, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Fam Code § 3120 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 7 - Action for Exclusive Custody|Section 3120.

3120.  Without filing a petition for dissolution of marriage or legal separation of the parties, a spouse may bring an action for the exclusive custody of the children of the marriage. The court may, during the pendency of the action, or at the final hearing thereof, or afterwards, make such order regarding the support, care, custody, education, and control of the children of the marriage as may be just and in accordance with the natural rights of the parents and the best interest of the children. The order may be modified or terminated at any time thereafter as the natural rights of the parties and the best interest of the children may require.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 82, Sec. 30. (SB 1306) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Fam Code § 3130 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3130.

3130.  If a petition to determine custody of a child has been filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, or if a temporary order pending determination of custody has been entered in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3060), and the whereabouts of a party in possession of the child are not known, or there is reason to believe that the party may not appear in the proceedings although ordered to appear personally with the child pursuant to Section 3430, the district attorney shall take all actions necessary to locate the party and the child and to procure compliance with the order to appear with the child for purposes of adjudication of custody. The petition to determine custody may be filed by the district attorney.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 699, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Fam Code § 3131 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3131.

3131.  If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction and the child is taken or detained by another person in violation of the order, the district attorney shall take all actions necessary to locate and return the child and the person who violated the order and to assist in the enforcement of the custody or visitation order or other order of the court by use of an appropriate civil or criminal proceeding.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3132 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3132.

3132.  In performing the functions described in Sections 3130 and 3131, the district attorney shall act on behalf of the court and shall not represent any party to the custody proceedings.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3133 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3133.

3133.  If the district attorney represents to the court, by a written declaration under penalty of perjury, that a temporary custody order is needed to recover a child who is being detained or concealed in violation of a court order or a parent’s right to custody, the court may issue an order, placing temporary sole physical custody in the parent or person recommended by the district attorney to facilitate the return of the child to the jurisdiction of the court, pending further hearings. If the court determines that it is not in the best interest of the child to place temporary sole physical custody in the parent or person recommended by the district attorney, the court shall appoint a person to take charge of the child and return the child to the jurisdiction of the court.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3134 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3134.

3134.  (a) When the district attorney incurs expenses pursuant to this chapter, including expenses incurred in a sister state, payment of the expenses may be advanced by the county subject to reimbursement by the state, and shall be audited by the Controller and paid by the State Treasury according to law.(b) The court in which the custody proceeding is pending or which has continuing jurisdiction shall, if appropriate, allocate liability for the reimbursement of actual expenses incurred by the district attorney to either or both parties to the proceedings, and that allocation shall constitute a judgment for the state for the funds advanced pursuant to this section. The county shall take reasonable action to enforce that liability and shall transmit all recovered funds to the state.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3134.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3134.5.

3134.5.  (a) Upon request of the district attorney, the court may issue a protective custody warrant to secure the recovery of an unlawfully detained or concealed child. The request by the district attorney shall include a written declaration under penalty of perjury that a warrant for the child is necessary in order for the district attorney to perform the duties described in Sections 3130 and 3131. The protective custody warrant for the child shall contain an order that the arresting agency shall place the child in protective custody, or return the child as directed by the court. The protective custody warrant for the child may also contain an order to freeze the California assets of the party alleged to be in possession of the child. The protective custody warrant may be served in any county in the same manner as a warrant of arrest and may be served at any time of the day or night. For purposes of this subdivision, “assets” means funds held in a depository institution, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1420 of the Financial Code, in California.(b) Upon a declaration of the district attorney that the child has been recovered or that the warrant is otherwise no longer required, the court may dismiss the warrant without further court proceedings.(c) Upon noticed motion, any order to freeze assets pursuant to subdivision (a) may be terminated, modified, or vacated by the court upon a finding that the release of the assets will not jeopardize the safety or best interest of the child.(d) If an asset freeze order is entered pursuant to subdivision (a), and the court subsequently dismisses the warrant pursuant to subdivision (b), notice of the dismissal shall be immediately served on the depository institutions holding any assets pursuant to the freeze order.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 276, Sec. 3. (SB 1206) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Fam Code § 3135 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 8 - Location of Missing Party or Child|Section 3135.

3135.  Part 3 (commencing with Section 3400) does not limit the authority of a district attorney or arresting agency to act pursuant to this chapter, Section 279.6 of the Penal Code, or any other applicable law.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 867, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Fam Code § 3140 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 9 - Check to Determine Whether Child is Missing Person|Section 3140.

3140.  (a) Subject to subdivisions (b) and (c), before granting or modifying a custody order in a case in which one or both parents of the child have not appeared either personally or by counsel, the court shall require the parent, petitioner, or other party appearing in the case to submit a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate to the court. The court or its designee shall forward the certified copy of the birth certificate to the local police or sheriff’s department which shall check with the National Crime Information Center Missing Person System to ascertain whether the child has been reported missing or is the victim of an abduction and shall report the results of the check to the court.(b) If the custody matter before the court also involves a petition for the dissolution of marriage or the adjudication of paternity rights or duties, this section applies only to a case in which there is no proof of personal service of the petition on the absent parent.(c) For good cause shown, the court may waive the requirements of this section.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3150 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 10 - Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child|Section 3150.

3150.  (a) If the court determines that it would be in the best interest of the minor child, the court may appoint private counsel to represent the interests of the child in a custody or visitation proceeding, provided that the court and counsel comply with the requirements set forth in Rules 5.240, 5.241, and 5.242 of the California Rules of Court.(b) Upon entering an appearance on behalf of a child pursuant to this chapter, counsel shall continue to represent that child unless relieved by the court upon the substitution of other counsel by the court or for cause.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 352, Sec. 14. (AB 939) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Fam Code § 3151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 10 - Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child|Section 3151.

3151.  (a) The child’s counsel appointed under this chapter is charged with the representation of the child’s best interests. The role of the child’s counsel is to gather evidence that bears on the best interests of the child, and present that admissible evidence to the court in any manner appropriate for the counsel of a party. If the child so desires, the child’s counsel shall present the child’s wishes to the court. The counsel’s duties, unless under the circumstances it is inappropriate to exercise the duty, include interviewing the child, reviewing the court files and all accessible relevant records available to both parties, and making any further investigations as the counsel considers necessary to ascertain evidence relevant to the custody or visitation hearings.(b) Counsel shall serve notices and pleadings on all parties, consistent with requirements for parties. Counsel shall not be called as a witness in the proceeding. Counsel may introduce and examine counsel’s own witnesses, present arguments to the court concerning the child’s welfare, and participate further in the proceeding to the degree necessary to represent the child adequately.(c) The child’s counsel shall have the following rights:(1) Reasonable access to the child.(2) Standing to seek affirmative relief on behalf of the child.(3) Notice of any proceeding, and all phases of that proceeding, including a request for examination affecting the child.(4) The right to take any action that is available to a party to the proceeding, including, but not limited to, the following: filing pleadings, making evidentiary objections, and presenting evidence and being heard in the proceeding, which may include, but shall not be limited to, presenting motions and orders to show cause, and participating in settlement conferences, trials, seeking writs, appeals, and arbitrations.(5) Access to the child’s medical, dental, mental health, and other health care records, school and educational records, and the right to interview school personnel, caretakers, health care providers, mental health professionals, and others who have assessed the child or provided care to the child. The release of this information to counsel shall not constitute a waiver of the confidentiality of the reports, files, and any disclosed communications. Counsel may interview mediators; however, the provisions of Sections 3177 and 3182 shall apply.(6) The right to reasonable advance notice of and the right to refuse any physical or psychological examination or evaluation, for purposes of the proceeding, which has not been ordered by the court.(7) The right to assert or waive any privilege on behalf of the child.(8) The right to seek independent psychological or physical examination or evaluation of the child for purposes of the pending proceeding, upon approval by the court.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 352, Sec. 15. (AB 939) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Fam Code § 3152 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 10 - Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child|Section 3152.

3152.  (a) The child’s counsel may, upon noticed motion to all parties and the local child protective services agency, request the court to authorize release of relevant reports or files, concerning the child represented by the counsel, of the relevant local child protective services agency.(b) The court shall review the reports or files in camera in order to determine whether they are relevant to the pending action and whether and to what extent they should be released to the child’s counsel.(c) Neither the review by the court nor the release to counsel shall constitute a waiver of the confidentiality of the reports and files. Counsel shall not disclose the contents or existence of the reports or files to anyone unless otherwise permitted by law.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3153 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 10 - Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child|Section 3153.

3153.  (a) If the court appoints counsel under this chapter to represent the child, counsel shall receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which shall be determined by the court. Except as provided in subdivision (b), this amount shall be paid by the parties in the proportions the court deems just.(b) Upon its own motion or that of a party, the court shall determine whether both parties together are financially unable to pay all or a portion of the cost of counsel appointed pursuant to this chapter, and the portion of the cost of that counsel which the court finds the parties are unable to pay shall be paid by the county. The Judicial Council shall adopt guidelines to assist in determining financial eligibility for county payment of counsel appointed by the court pursuant to this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3190 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 12 - Counseling of Parents and Child|Section 3190.

3190.  (a) The court may require parents or any other party involved in a custody or visitation dispute, and the minor child, to participate in outpatient counseling with a licensed mental health professional, or through other community programs and services that provide appropriate counseling, including, but not limited to, mental health or substance abuse services, for not more than one year, provided that the program selected has counseling available for the designated period of time, if the court finds both of the following:(1) The dispute between the parents, between the parent or parents and the child, between the parent or parents and another party seeking custody or visitation rights with the child, or between a party seeking custody or visitation rights and the child, poses a substantial danger to the best interest of the child.(2) The counseling is in the best interest of the child.(b) In determining whether a dispute, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), poses a substantial danger to the best interest of the child, the court shall consider, in addition to any other factors the court determines relevant, any history of domestic violence, as defined in Section 6211, within the past five years between the parents, between the parent or parents and the child, between the parent or parents and another party seeking custody or visitation rights with the child, or between a party seeking custody or visitation rights and the child.(c) Subject to Section 3192, if the court finds that the financial burden created by the order for counseling does not otherwise jeopardize a party’s other financial obligations, the court shall fix the cost and shall order the entire cost of the services to be borne by the parties in the proportions the court deems reasonable.(d) The court, in its finding, shall set forth reasons why it has found both of the following:(1) The dispute poses a substantial danger to the best interest of the child and the counseling is in the best interest of the child.(2) The financial burden created by the court order for counseling does not otherwise jeopardize a party’s other financial obligations.(e) The court shall not order the parties to return to court upon the completion of counseling. Any party may file a new order to show cause or motion after counseling has been completed, and the court may again order counseling consistent with this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 229, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Fam Code § 3191 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 12 - Counseling of Parents and Child|Section 3191.

3191.  The counseling pursuant to this chapter shall be specifically designed to facilitate communication between the parties regarding their minor child’s best interest, to reduce conflict regarding custody or visitation, and to improve the quality of parenting skills of each parent.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.91. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3192 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 12 - Counseling of Parents and Child|Section 3192.

3192.  In a proceeding in which counseling is ordered pursuant to this chapter, where there has been a history of abuse by either parent against the child or by one parent against the other parent and a protective order, as defined in Section 6218, is in effect, the court may order the parties to participate in counseling separately and at separate times. Each party shall bear the cost of the party’s own counseling separately, unless good cause is shown for a different apportionment. The costs associated with a minor child participating in counseling shall be apportioned in accordance with Section 4062.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 38. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 3200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 13 - Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services, Education, and Counseling|Section 3200.

3200.  The Judicial Council shall develop standards for supervised visitation providers in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this section. For the purposes of the development of these standards, the term “provider” shall include any individual who functions as a visitation monitor, as well as supervised visitation centers. Provisions shall be made within the standards to allow for the diversity of supervised visitation providers.(a) When developing standards, the Judicial Council shall consider all of the following issues:(1) The provider’s qualifications, experience, and education.(2) Safety and security procedures, including ratios of children per supervisor.(3) Any conflict of interest.(4) Maintenance and disclosure of records, including confidentiality policies.(5) Procedures for screening, delineation of terms and conditions, and termination of supervised visitation services.(6) Procedures for emergency or extenuating situations.(7) Orientation to and guidelines for cases in which there are allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, or special circumstances.(8) The legal obligations and responsibilities of supervisors.(b) The Judicial Council shall consult with visitation centers, mothers’ groups, fathers’ groups, judges, the State Bar of California, children’s advocacy groups, domestic violence prevention groups, Family Court Services, and other groups it regards as necessary in connection with these standards.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the safety of children, adults, and visitation supervisors be a precondition to providing visitation services. Once safety is assured, the best interest of the child is the paramount consideration at all stages and particularly in deciding the manner in which supervision is provided.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 193, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Fam Code § 3201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 13 - Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services, Education, and Counseling|Section 3201.

3201.  Any supervised visitation maintained or imposed by the court shall be administered in accordance with Standard 5.20 of the California Standards of Judicial Administration recommended by the Judicial Council.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 213, Sec. 2. (AB 1579) Effective January 1, 2022.)