Family
Mar. 29, 2011
Introduction to the Dependency Court System
An introduction to some of the basic rules and procedures in the dependency court system. By Amy M. Pellman of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
California courts administer a complex process dealing with children under the age of 18 who are abandoned, abused, or neglected. The dependency system, as it is known, is complex, and both litigants and the judicial officers who work within it must know its basic rules and procedures.
The object of this article and self-study test is to provide an introduction to the dependency court system. Readers will learn about the petition for d...
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