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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 5Pt. 1Ch. 3§ 1836 Hearing Notice And Citation

§ 1836 Hearing Notice And Citation

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§ 1836 Hearing Notice And Citation

This law says the court must set a time and place for a hearing and tell the people involved when and where it is. The court can also make people come to the hearing if needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The court picks a time and place for the hearing.
  • •The court must tell everyone involved about the hearing.
  • •The court can make people come to the hearing if they don’t show up.

Example

If someone files a petition to change their name, the court will schedule a hearing and notify everyone involved.

The court will send a notice to the person and anyone else affected, telling them when and where to show up. If someone doesn't come, the court can order them to appear.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1836 Hearing Notice And Citation

(a) The court shall fix a reasonable time and place for hearing on the petition. The court shall cause notice to be given to the respondents of the filing of the petition and of the time and place of the hearing that the court deems necessary. (b) The court may, when it deems it necessary, issue a citation to a respondent requiring the respondent to appear at the time and place stated in the citation. The court may require the attendance of witnesses as in other civil cases. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

hearingpetitionrespondentscitationwitnesses

Related Statutes

  • § 4412 Parent Hearing Citation Service
  • § 1831 Pre-Filing Marriage Reconciliation
  • § 1832 Family Conciliation Petition
  • § 1833 Family Dispute Petition Requirements
  • § 1838 Marriage Reconciliation Hearings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 1836.
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