{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7864","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7864","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500. - 7962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 4. FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL [7800. - 7895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Procedure [7840. - 7895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Appointment of Counsel [7860. - 7864.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-4/chapter-3/article-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case.</p>","text":"The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/appointment-of-counsel-7864","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}