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Scott B., a Minor
Parent-child relationship exception to termination of parental rights applies where minor maintains close relationship with parent that if ended, would be detrimental.
Juveniles Sep. 13, 2010
V.V., a Minor
‘Marsden’ hearing discharge of retained counsel is harmless error since court would have allowed substitution if counsel had been ready to proceed.
Juveniles Sep. 10, 2010
H.S., a Minor
Different conclusion reached by new expert is not ‘new evidence’ if expert relied on original medical records and reports presented at trial.
Juveniles Sep. 3, 2010
A.L., a Minor
Presumed father fails to show error in dispositional order where reunification plan was not needed and enhancement plan was sufficient.
Juveniles Sep. 3, 2010
Jose C., a Minor
Court properly determines minor’s adoptability based on care minor has received from foster parent as well as foster parent’s willingness to adopt.
Juveniles Sep. 3, 2010
A.M., a Minor
Welfare and Institution Code Section 300 determination requires preponderance of evidence as standard proof to support court’s finding on Section 300 petitions.
Juveniles Sep. 1, 2010
R.R., a Minor
Parent’s medical records are properly admitted into evidence where parent tenders issue of drug use in dependency proceedings.
Juveniles Aug. 31, 2010
Kern County Dept. of Human Services v. Superior Court (M.M.)
Juvenile court has ongoing personal jurisdiction over parents of juveniles subject to dependency proceedings where parent receives proper notice.
Juveniles Aug. 11, 2010
Kern County Dept. of Human Services v. Superior Court (M.M.)
Juvenile court has ongoing personal jurisdiction over parents of juveniles subject to dependency proceedings where parent receives proper notice.
Juveniles Aug. 10, 2010
D.G., a Minor
Juvenile probation condition banning child from within 150 feet of any school other than his own is modified to include exceptions.
Juveniles Aug. 2, 2010
A.G., a Minor
Curfew violation is not overturned by statute that requires issuance of warning citation.
Juveniles Jul. 29, 2010
Karla C., a Minor
Juvenile court must determine enforceability of jurisdiction for at least one year before temporarily placing child in parental custody outside United States.
Juveniles Jul. 23, 2010
G.G., a Minor
Juvenile court may order individualized, specialized counseling to deal with parent’s anger issues as condition of reunification in dependency proceeding.
Juveniles Jul. 23, 2010
Orlando C., a Minor
No requirement exists that parent be served with injunction that minor violated.
Juveniles Jul. 21, 2010
G.G., a Minor
Juvenile court may order individualized, specialized counseling to deal with parent’s anger issues as condition of reunification in dependency proceeding.
Juveniles Jul. 16, 2010
A.C., a Minor
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 388, not Section 387, is appropriate means to file petition regarding freed dependent child.
Juveniles Jul. 16, 2010
G.G., a Minor
Juvenile court may order individualized, specialized counseling to deal with parent’s anger issues as condition of reunification in dependency proceeding.
Juveniles Jul. 1, 2010
T.J., a Minor
Deferred Entry of Judgment scheme requires minor to admit certain allegations contained in petition, even if those offenses are not proven.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2010
Maria R., a Minor
Court errs in finding that brother of girls who were sexually abused by their father was at substantial risk of sexual abuse.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 2010
Kyle E., a Minor
Juvenile court may not delegate all authority to determine conditions of parent’s visitation rights.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 2010
D.R., a Minor
Juvenile court properly declines to terminate de facto status of nonparent who abused minor where agency failed to show sufficient change of circumstances.
Juveniles Jun. 16, 2010
U.S. v. Juvenile Male
State Supreme Court must determine whether juvenile would have to continue sex-offender registration absent favorable judgment.
Juveniles Jun. 8, 2010
D.J., a Minor
Court correctly commits minor to Division of Juvenile Justice after minor’s recent probation violation.
Juveniles Jun. 7, 2010
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency v. Marcus W.
Juvenile court lacks jurisdiction to order minor with sickle cell anemia, who is one of Jehovah's Witnesses, to undergo blood transfusions.
Juveniles Jun. 3, 2010
Maria R., a Minor
Court errs in finding that brother of girls who were sexually abused by their father was at substantial risk of sexual abuse.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2010
A.O., a Minor
Upon incarceration and arrest, father’s care of daughter is properly terminated, despite his arrangements for stepmother to care for her.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2010
Damian M. a Minor
Court properly denies eligible minor’s request for deferred entry of judgment where minor engaged in sophisticated organized crime.
Juveniles May 28, 2010
Jennifer O., a Minor
After overseas party’s general appearance at juvenile dispositional hearing, party properly receives service of notice by first-class mail.
Juveniles May 28, 2010
Amber M., a Minor
Parent is entitled to stay of proceedings under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act where servicemember shows current military duty prevents his physical appearance.
Juveniles May 25, 2010
Giovanni F., a Minor
Dependency finding for risk of harm inflicted nonaccidently is supported by parent’s long history of violence against others in child’s presence.
Juveniles May 11, 2010