California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 373

CCP § 373 Effective Jan 1, 2015Title 3 · Part 2 · Ch. 3

Statute text

When a guardian ad litem is appointed, he or she shall be appointed as follows:

(a)If the minor is the plaintiff the appointment must be made before the summons is issued, upon the application of the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, or, if under that age, upon the application of a relative or friend of the minor.

(b)If the minor is the defendant, upon the application of the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, and the minor applies within 10 days after the service of the summons, or, if under that age or if the minor neglects to apply, then upon the application of a relative or friend of the minor, or of any other party to the action, or by the court on its own motion.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 144, Sec. 6. (AB 1847) Effective January 1, 2015.