Section 4701.6.

(a) "Authorized representative" means the conservator of an adult, the guardian, conservator, or parent or person having legal custody of a minor claimant, or a person or agency appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 4548 or subdivision (e) of Section 4705 and authorized in writing by the claimant or by the legal guardian, conservator, or parent or person having legal custody of a minor claimant to act for or represent the claimant under this chapter.

(b) "Authorized representative" also means a responsible adult appointed by a court order made pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 319, subdivision (a) of Section 361, or subdivision (b) of Section 726, who the court determines is an appropriate representative for the minor, and who does not have a conflict of interest, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 7579.5 of the Government Code, including, but not limited to, a foster parent, caregiver, or court appointed special advocate.

(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 471, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2012.)