California · Family Code
FAM §9324: Both the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee shall appear at the hearing in person, unless the court allows otherwise pursuant to Section 8613.
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Prospective adoptive parents and proposed adoptees must appear in person at adoption hearings, unless the court permits an exception under Section 8613.
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