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Michael R., a Minor
Grandmother denied de facto parent status after allowing abusive father unrestricted visitation with children.
Juveniles Mar. 12, 1999
Pablo D., a Minor
Services rendered to parents of juvenile dependent can't be reviewed on appeal.
Juveniles Mar. 11, 1999
Scott., a Minor
Court order purporting to impose and stay 90-day sentence exceeds jurisdiction.
Juveniles Mar. 11, 1999
In re Joe S.
Juvenile Court can close restitution after giving victims a reasonable opportunity to respond to restitution requests.
Juveniles Mar. 10, 1999
Robert T v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services)
Father informed child isn't his and only latter evidence proves he is, father entitled to extended re-unification period.
Juveniles Mar. 4, 1999
Salman Y., a minor
Parent who fails to protect minor child from abuse by third party isn't entitled to reunification services.
Juveniles Mar. 4, 1999
Karen S. v. Superior Court (El Dorado County Department of Social Services)
Reunification services properly denied when parent continues to resist treatment for substance abuse.
Juveniles Mar. 3, 1999
Dornes v. Lindsey
Principal not liable for student's expulsion by Board of Education at her recommendation.
Juveniles Feb. 26, 1999
In re Richard C., a juvenile
Parent who fails to maintain visits with adjudged dependent children, isn't entitled to 'bonding study' before termination of rights.
Juveniles Feb. 26, 1999
Justin B., a Minor
Questioning minor at police station violates search and seizure rights when based only on curfew violation.
Juveniles Feb. 25, 1999
Robert T. v. Superior Court
Father informed child isn't his and only latter evidence proves he is, father entitled to extended re-unification period.
Juveniles Feb. 22, 1999
Yuridia, a Minor
To deny family members parental status over orphaned child with AIDS, adoptive parents must be presently available.
Juveniles Feb. 19, 1999
Julie M., a Minor
Decision making authority regarding visitation rights lies with courts and not social workers or children.
Juveniles Feb. 16, 1999
In re Richard C.
Parent who fails to maintain visits with adjudged dependent children, isn't entitled to 'bonding study' before termination of rights.
Juveniles Feb. 10, 1999
In re Alton D., a minor.
State isn't precluded during delinquent's probation from modifying juvenile's terms of probation to include restitution order.
Juveniles Dec. 29, 1998
In re Frank H.
Judge may set reasonable deadline for restitution claims to balance juvenile's and victim's respective interests.
Juveniles Dec. 9, 1998
In re Charles B.
Dismissal of charge without prejudice where juvenile is determined incompetent and not restorable is proper.
Juveniles Dec. 9, 1998
In re Jerry B.
Designation as repeat felony juvenile offender under statute effective after offense isn't unconstitutional retroactive application of statute.
Juveniles Dec. 9, 1998
People v. Legler
Adult doesn't qualify as physical custodian if adverse legal interests and doesn't reside with juvenile.
Juveniles Nov. 29, 1998
James S. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Juvenile court's termination of incarcerated father's parental rights is supported by sufficient evidence.
Juveniles Oct. 8, 1998
Shane B., a Minor
Issuance of a statutory warning to offenses that preceded the statute doesn't violate ex post facto clause.
Juveniles Aug. 28, 1998
Timothy C., a Minor
Confession is involuntary if received based on misleading promises by state actor.
Juveniles Aug. 28, 1998
U.S. v. R.D.A.
Order
Juveniles Aug. 9, 1998
U.S. v. Erving L.
Statements of juvenile with 'special characteristics' aren't suppressed since reasonable juvenile wouldn't have felt arrested.
Juveniles Jul. 1, 1998
Harry B., a Minor
Juvenile court judge must exercise independent judgment to formulate a sentence.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1998
Rachelle S. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Finding of likely harm to child is supported by expert testimony regarding shaken baby syndrome.
Juveniles May 21, 1998
Arizona Department of Economic Security v. Ciana H.
Due process mandates that courts comply with statutory standards prior to committing juveniles to mental institutions.
Juveniles Mar. 24, 1998
John G., a Minor
Juvenile court has jurisdiction to condition probation on juvenile submitting to fingerprinting.
Juveniles Feb. 2, 1998
U.S. v. Leon D.M.
Consideration of statutory factors for federal juvenile jurisdiction prevents transfer to adult status.
Juveniles Jan. 26, 1998
Franklin V., a Minor
Disorderly conduct statute is unconstitutionally overbroad as applied to juveniles's profane protestations at an officer.
Juveniles Jan. 16, 1998