Family Code section 4413

If the parent is a resident of this state, the court does not have jurisdiction to make an order under this chapter until 30 days after the county counsel, or the district attorney in a county not having a county counsel, of the county in which the parent resides has been served with notice of the pendency of the proceeding.

Source: Section 4413, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=4413.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1994; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Dec. 29, 2025

§ 4413's source at ca​.gov