{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"6229","citation":"Fam. Code, § 6229","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [6200. - 6460.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-10"},{"name":"PART 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [6220. - 6229.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-10/part-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 572, Sec. 12.   (AB 1596)   Effective January 1, 2011.   Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 28 of Ch. 572.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>A minor, under 12 years of age, accompanied by a duly appointed and acting guardian ad litem, shall be permitted to appear in court without counsel for the limited purpose of requesting or opposing a request for a temporary restraining order or injunction, or both, under this division as provided in Section 374 of the Code of Civil Procedure.</p>","text":"A minor, under 12 years of age, accompanied by a duly appointed and acting guardian ad litem, shall be permitted to appear in court without counsel for the limited purpose of requesting or opposing a request for a temporary restraining order or injunction, or both, under this division as provided in Section 374 of the Code of Civil Procedure.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-6229","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}