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DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP 7500-7962›PART 4. FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL 7800-7895›CHAPTER 2. Circumstances Where Proceeding May Be Brought 7820-7827

§ 7820

California Family Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

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.

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

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