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Order Appointing Counsel for a Child

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is an official court order that tells everyone that a lawyer has been officially appointed to represent a child in a case. It details the lawyer's rights, responsibilities, and how the lawyer will be paid.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision (an order) to appoint a lawyer for your child. Also states the lawyer's rights and responsibilities and how the lawyer will be paid.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a judge decides it is in the child's best interest to have a lawyer appointed to represent them during court proceedings.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is filled out and signed by the judge (the court).
What does this form cover?
It covers the appointment of a lawyer for the child, the payment details for that lawyer, and the rights and duties of the appointed counsel.
Does this form involve fees?
The form has sections to determine how the lawyer will be paid, which can involve payments from the parents or the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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