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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 20Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 20023 Child Services Exemption

§ 20023 Child Services Exemption

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§ 20023 Child Services Exemption

This law says that certain kids who get help from the district attorney for child support can't be part of this chapter's rules. The court can't make any orders about these kids under this chapter.

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about kids who get child support help from the district attorney.
  • •The court can't make orders about these kids under this chapter.
  • •A mom getting child support help can ask for special permission to join a program under this chapter.

Example

A mom gets help from the district attorney to get child support from the other parent.

If this mom wants to be part of a special program under this chapter, she can ask the district attorney for a special permission slip. But the court can't make any orders about her kid under this chapter unless she gets that permission.

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§ 20023 Child Services Exemption

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (c): (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to a child for whom services are provided or required to be provided by a district attorney pursuant to Section 11475.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (2) The court shall not hear or enter any order under this chapter in a matter involving such a child. (b) Any order entered contrary to the provisions of subdivision (a) is void and without legal effect. (c) For purposes of enabling a custodial parent receiving assistance under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to participate in a pilot project authorized by this chapter, the district attorney, upon the request of the custodial parent, may execute a limited waiver of the obligation or representation under Section 11475.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These limited waivers shall be signed by both the district attorney and custodial parent and shall only permit the custodial parent to participate in the proceedings under this chapter. It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to limit the duties of district attorneys with respect to seeking child support payments or to in any way limit or supersede other provisions of this code respecting temporary child support. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

district attorneySection 11475.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Codelimited waiverpilot projectcustodial parent

Related Statutes

  • § 20037 Child Services Exemption
  • § 17405 Custodial Parent Interview Requirements
  • § 20026 Pilot Project Cost Savings
  • § 3556 Child Support Independent Of Visitation
  • § 3557 Child Support Fee Awards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 20023.
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