{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3114","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3114","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000. - 3465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD [3020. - 3204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Custody Investigation and Report [3110. - 3118.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.81.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Nothing in this chapter prohibits a court-appointed investigator from recommending to the court that counsel be appointed pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/3150\">3150</a>) to represent the minor child. In making that recommendation, the court-appointed investigator shall inform the court of the reasons why it would be in the best interest of the child to have counsel appointed.</p>","text":"Nothing in this chapter prohibits a court-appointed investigator from recommending to the court that counsel be appointed pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3150) to represent the minor child. In making that recommendation, the court-appointed investigator shall inform the court of the reasons why it would be in the best interest of the child to have counsel appointed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/custody-investigation-and-report-3114","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}