§ 7110 Minor Self-Representation Forms

Family Code·California

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•The law wants court cases for kids to be easy and cheap.
•Kids can go to court without a lawyer if they want.
•The court gives out simple forms to help kids do this.

Example

A 16-year-old wants to ask the court for something, like changing their name.

The court has easy forms so the teen can fill them out without needing a lawyer. This makes it cheaper and simpler.

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§ 7110 Minor Self-Representation Forms

It is the intent of the Legislature that proceedings under this part be as simple and inexpensive as possible. To that end, the Judicial Council is requested to prepare and distribute to the clerks of the superior courts appropriate forms for the proceedings that are suitable for use by minors acting as their own counsel. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

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proceedings simple and inexpensive Judicial Council forms minors acting as their own counsel

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 7110.

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