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In re Josiah T.
Termination of parental rights was reversed when the Department of Children and Family Services failed to fulfill its inquiry and disclosure duties under the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Juveniles 2DCA/8 Nov. 10, 2021
In re Solomon B.
An order terminating a nonoffending noncustodial mother's parental rights was reversed because substantial evidence did not support the juvenile court's detriment finding.
Juveniles 2DCA/1 Nov. 2, 2021
Modification: In re J.D.
A juvenile court was required to consider whether the child had a substantial, positive, emotional attachment before terminating a mother's parental rights.
Juveniles 1DCA/2 Oct. 28, 2021
In re Benjamin M.
An order terminating parental rights was reversed because the juvenile court and family services agency failed to comply with their duty of initial inquiry under the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Juveniles 4DCA/2 Oct. 26, 2021
In re Cole L.
A juvenile court's findings were improper because substantial evidence did not support the finding of juvenile jurisdiction.
Juveniles 2DCA/7 Oct. 20, 2021
In re Y.W.
Because the Department of Children and Family Services omitted information about a grandmother's tribal ancestry, notice to the Tribes was not adequate under the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Juveniles 2DCA/7 Oct. 20, 2021
In re Ari S.
Although child's removal from his adoptive mom began in another state, California jurisdiction is established where significant connections existed in California.
Juveniles 2DCA/8 Oct. 8, 2021
Michael G. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
A juvenile court did not err in terminating reunification services at the 18-month review hearing, despite its finding that reasonable reunification services were not provided in the most recent review period.
Juveniles 4DCA/3 Oct. 7, 2021
In re Miguel C.
When a juvenile presents evidence that placement in the Division of Juvenile Justice would be harmful, the prosecution must provide additional in-depth evidence to the contrary.
Juveniles 4DCA/1 Oct. 4, 2021
Modification: Guardianship of S.H.R.
Special immigrant juvenile petition requires a showing that child's reunification with parents is unviable due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and a fear of gangs does not fall into any of those categories.
Juveniles 2DCA/1 Sep. 30, 2021
In re J.D.
A juvenile court was required to consider whether the child had a substantial, positive, emotional attachment before terminating a mother's parental rights.
Juveniles 1DCA/2 Sep. 30, 2021
In re Samuel A.
The appointment of a guardian ad litem was improper where a parent obstructed proceedings but was not found to be mentally incompetent.
Juveniles 2DCA/7 Sep. 23, 2021
Guardianship of S.H.R.
Special immigrant juvenile petition requires a showing that child's reunification with parents is unviable due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and a fear of gangs does not fall into any of those categories.
Juveniles 2DCA/1 Sep. 7, 2021
Modification: In re Noah S.
Minor's attempted robbery adjudication qualified as offense under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 707(b).
Juveniles 1DCA/3 Aug. 26, 2021
In re N.F.
Changes in housing and employment could not support Welfare and Institutions Code Section 388 petition without showing that substance abuse problem had materially changed.
Juveniles 4DCA/2 Aug. 24, 2021
In re N.B.
Terminating guardianship by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 388 petition did not amount to reversible error.
Juveniles 1DCA/1 Aug. 20, 2021
In re I.S.
Juvenile court must provide notice and opportunity to be heard before modifying prior order.
Juveniles 1DCA/2 Aug. 18, 2021
In re M.W.
Costs relating to rehabilitation and treatment of juvenile wards cannot be charged to juveniles nor their families.
Juveniles 1DCA/5 Aug. 11, 2021
In re Noah S.
Minor's attempted robbery adjudication qualified as offense under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 707(b).
Juveniles 1DCA/3 Aug. 4, 2021
In re L.O.
Mere fact that parents had separated did not establish that father no longer posed substantial risk of serious physical harm to child.
Juveniles 4DCA/2 Aug. 2, 2021
In re B.D.
Juvenile courts must consider whether parents' continued substance abuse had any negative effect on parent-child relationship before terminating parental rights.
Juveniles 4DCA/1 Jul. 28, 2021
In re Matthew W.
Armed police officer's questioning of minor inside his home at 6:00 a.m. after learning he stabbed victim constituted custodial interrogation.
Juveniles 1DCA/2 Jul. 12, 2021
In re A.C.
Order terminating father's parental rights not prejudicial where father never claimed Indian ancestry at any point of process.
Juveniles 4DCA/2 Jun. 30, 2021
In re B.S.
De facto parents do not have standing to appeal juvenile court's order placing minor child with her maternal relatives.
Juveniles 3DCA Jun. 23, 2021
J.J. v. Superior Court (People)
Minor's continued confinement after juvenile court found that minor had not attained competence at end of 12-month statutory remediation period violated Welfare and Institutions Code Section 709.
Juveniles 1DCA/5 Jun. 10, 2021
In re Caden C.
Parent is not required to show progress in addressing issues, such as drug abuse, to establish parental-benefit exception to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26
Juveniles CASC May 28, 2021
In re N.A.
In order to reenter dependency system, nonminor former dependent must have validly received financial aid at time she turned 18.
Juveniles 4DCA/1 May 25, 2021
In re E.F.
Juvenile Temporary Restraining Orders are properly issued without notice when applicants show a need to avoid great or irreparable injury and comply with applicable procedures.
Juveniles CASC Apr. 20, 2021
People V. Hwang
Defendant was entitled to ameliorative benefits of Proposition 57 and Senate Bill No. 1391 because trial court's resentencing of defendant pursuant to Penal Code Section 1170(d) reopened finality of his judgment.
Juveniles 2DCA/5 Feb. 2, 2021
Amended Opinion: In re J.E.
Substantial evidence supported the trial court's determination that minor appreciated the wrongfulness of her conduct as required under Penal Code Section 26.
Juveniles 1DCA/4 Jan. 5, 2021