California · Family Code

FAM §7550: This chapter shall govern both of the following: (a) The genetic testing of a person who either voluntarily submits to genetic testing or is ordered to submit to genetic testing pursuant to an order o

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This chapter shall govern both of the following: (a) The genetic testing of a person who either voluntarily submits to genetic testing or is ordered to submit to genetic testing pursuant to an order of a court or local child support agency. (b) The use of genetic testing in a proceeding to determine parentage.

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