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E.H., a Minor
Dependency court jurisidction exists where parents reasonably should have known someone was inflicting abuse on their child.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Superior court may not adopt local rules that prohibit or impede law enforcement officers from conducting investigations of juveniles.
Juveniles Sep. 8, 2003
In re Eddie M.
Reducing burden of proof to preponderance of evidence for noncriminal probation violations is constitutional.
Juveniles Aug. 11, 2003
In re Zeth S.
In dependency case on appeal, minor's appellate counsel should submit affidavits or other evidence supporting position different from minor's trial counsel.
Juveniles Aug. 11, 2003
Martha C. v. Superior Court (People)
Court may not deny deferred entry of judgment because it wished to send message to other juvenile drug smugglers.
Juveniles Jul. 29, 2003
Ricardo L., a Minor
Jurisdictional order is reversed where social service agency failed to meet burden of proof under Welfare and Institutions Code.
Juveniles Jul. 28, 2003
C.D., a Minor
Notice to tribe under Indian Child Welfare Act must include information, if known, set forth in Bureau of Indian Affairs Guidelines.
Juveniles Jul. 8, 2003
Celine R., a Minor
Court may reject adoption under Welfare and Institutions Code if detrimental to child being considered; cannot reject adoption because detrimental to sibling.
Juveniles Jul. 7, 2003
State of California Dept. of Social Services v. Thompson
Benefits provided under Aid to Families with Dependent Foster Care Program are not limited to 'home of removal.'
Juveniles May 30, 2003
In re Nikki R.
Social Services Agency failed to comply with notice provisions of Indian Child Welfare Act before moving to terminate parental rights.
Juveniles May 21, 2003
In re David H.
Juvenile's maximum confinement time cannot includ time for stayed counts of previously sustained petitions.
Juveniles May 21, 2003
O.K., a Minor
Juvenile court did not fail to comply with notice provisions of Indian Child Welfare Act before terminating parental rights.
Juveniles Apr. 10, 2003
Omar R., a Minor
Minor is estopped from asserting error after stipulating to procedure in excess of court's jurisdiction.
Juveniles Apr. 8, 2003
In re Jose P.
Court properly imposed separate sentences on juvenile for home invasion robbery and participation in street gang.
Juveniles Apr. 3, 2003
In re Christopher I.
Juvenile court had jurisdiction to determine whether continuation of life-sustaining medical treatment was in best interests of dependent child.
Juveniles Apr. 3, 2003
Granowitz v. Redlands Unified School District
High school student, suspended for sexually inappropriate conduct, was not denied due process by school district.
Juveniles Mar. 26, 2003
Jacob S., a Minor
Parent failed to show termination of rights would substantially interfere with sibling relationships.
Juveniles Feb. 28, 2003
In re Anthony B.
Twelve-month period to adjudicate juvenile case includes anniversary date of filing of petition.
Juveniles Feb. 20, 2003
Danny H., a Minor
Trestle owned by railroad is 'public place' under statute prohibiting graffiti.
Juveniles Feb. 18, 2003
Charles T., a Minor
Juvenile court's appointment of counsel to represent minor's interests in dependency proceeding was proper.
Juveniles Feb. 3, 2003
People v. Thomas
Court may order juvenile disposition after criminal trial on discretionary direct file without securing prosecutor's consent.
Juveniles Jan. 7, 2003
Brian K., a Minor
Juvenile court may impose fine for probation violation even though statute does not provide express authority.
Juveniles Dec. 3, 2002
L.Y.L., a Minor
Parent failed to prove that termination of her parental rights to her daughter would substantially interfere with daughter's sibling relationship.
Juveniles Oct. 7, 2002
Michael D., a Minor
Minor violated penal statute by pointing imitation firearm at another minor, causing bystander to experience fear of bodily harm.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2002
In re Johnny M.
Minor is required to pay restitution to school district, including labor and benefits costs of salaried employees.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2002
In re Tino V.
Juvenile court may extend commitment of juvenile who committed assault with deadly weapon until age of 25.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2002
In re Angela C.
Failure to notify parent of continued termination hearing date is harmless error beyond reasonable doubt.
Juveniles Oct. 1, 2002
In re Heather B.
Parent, whose parental rights were terminated, may not relitigate daughters' adoptability based on new evidence.
Juveniles Sep. 17, 2002
Jesus M. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
For purposes of severance of parental rights, court considers parent's entire prison term rather than only amount of time remaining on sentence.
Juveniles Sep. 16, 2002
In re Niky R.
Court did not abuse its discretion in committing minor to Dept. of Juvenile Corrections under new commitment guidelines.
Juveniles Sep. 16, 2002