California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §5976: The respondent shall: (a) Receive notice of the hearings.
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The respondent shall: (a) Receive notice of the hearings. (b) Receive a copy of the court-ordered evaluation. (c) Be entitled to be represented by counsel at all stages of a proceeding commenced under this chapter, regardless of the ability to pay. (d) Be allowed to have a supporter be present with them to perform the functions described in Sections 5980 and 5981, subject to the limits provided in those sections. (e) Have the right to be present at the hearing unless the respondent waives that right. (f) Have the right to present evidence. (g) Have the right to call witnesses. (h) Have the right to cross-examine witnesses. (i) Have the right to appeal decisions, and to be informed of the right to appeal. (j) Have the right to an interpreter in all proceedings if necessary for the respondent to fully participate.
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