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Family Code § 7820

CHAPTER 2. Circumstances Where Proceeding May Be Brought

Current as of September 28, 2026Fam. Code, § 7820Official source ↗

Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.

A proceeding may be brought under this part for the purpose of having a child under the age of 18 years declared free from the custody and control of either or both parents if the child comes within any of the descriptions set out in this chapter.