California Welfare and Institutions Code
§ 349
WIC § 349 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 2 · Art. 9
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.gov(a)A minor or nonminor dependent who is the subject of a juvenile court hearing, and any person entitled to notice of the hearing under Sections 290.1, 290.2, 291, 293, and 294 is entitled to be present at the hearing.
(b)The minor or nonminor dependent and any person who is entitled to that notice has the right to be represented at the hearing by counsel of their own choice.
(c)If the minor or nonminor dependent is present at the hearing, the court shall inform the minor or nonminor dependent that they have the right to address the court and participate in the hearing and the court shall allow the minor or nonminor dependent, if they so desire, to address the court and participate in the hearing.
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Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 274, Sec. 2. (AB 651) Effective January 1, 2026.