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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09

DIVISION 13. ADOPTION 8500-9340›PART 3. ADOPTION OF ADULTS AND MARRIED MINORS 9300-9340›CHAPTER 2. Procedure for Adult Adoption 9320-9328

§ 9324

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

Both the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee shall appear at the hearing in person, unless the court allows otherwise pursuant to Section 8613.5.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 159, Sec. 10. (AB 2495) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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