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In the Interest of N.D.S., a child
Notice of hearing served on parents' attorney adequate to meet due process requirements.
Juveniles Jun. 14, 2000
Julio L., a Minor
Juvenile's improper and abusive behavior at school does not amount to disorderly conduct under Penal Code.
Juveniles Jun. 7, 2000
Cimarusti v. Superior Court (Dept. of Youth Authority)
Only juvenile court may compel production of certain juvenile records as requested by youth correctional officers challenging their employment termination.
Juveniles Jun. 2, 2000
Julio L., a Minor
Juvenile's improper and abusive behavior at school doesn't amount to disorderly conduct under penal code.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Devon C., a Minor
Stop and subsequent search of minor is justified where minor is riding a bicycle on sidewalk without wearing a helmet.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Jessica K., a Minor
Appeal of order terminating parental rights must be dismissed as moot where parent fails to timely file appeal.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
In re R.G., a Minor
Court may allow dissemination of information from juvenile court records regarding teacher's alleged sexual misconduct.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Melvin J., a Minor
Court's failure to make findings required by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 777(a) is harmless error after passage of Proposition 21.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Kenneth H., a Minor
Prosecutor may not rescind plea offer where minor has detrimentally relied upon that offer.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Humberto O., a Minor
Police may search minor's backpack as incident to minor's arrest for truancy.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Cimarusti v. Superior Court (Dept. of Youth Authority)
Only juvenile court may compel production of certain juvenile records as requested by youth correctional officers challenging their employment termination.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Curtis F. v. Superior Court (Dept. of Human Services)
Sufficient evidence exists to deny reunification services even though one mental health professional suggests that mentally ill parent may benefit from reunification.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Matthew Z., a Minor
Court properly terminates parental rights of father who has mild retardation and does not maintain relationship with his son.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2000
Lucero L., a Minor
Hearsay statements in social study of minor may be admitted but may not be sole basis for jurisdictional finding.
Juveniles May 22, 2000
Ricardo A., a Minor
Dagger is substantially concealed when it looks like pen and its point is concealed behind juvenile's ear.
Juveniles May 18, 2000
Sheree M., a Minor
Juvenile court abuses its discrestion when it places incorrigible juvenile on juvenile intensive probation supervision.
Juveniles May 10, 2000
H.C., a Minor
Federal courts shouldn't interfere in domestic disputes when adequate state forum to pursue federal claims exist and important state interests are implicated.
Juveniles May 5, 2000
Caitlin B., a Minor
Interests of one parent do not inure to other parent.
Juveniles May 5, 2000
Kenny A., a Minor
Defendant cannot be committed to county jail when he was minor at time of offense.
Juveniles May 4, 2000
Melissa K., a Minor
Court must advise juvenile of her rights when she voluntarily admits violating probation.
Juveniles May 2, 2000
Alton D., a Minor
When court sets reasonable deadline for victims to file restitution claims, victims who fail to comply with deadline are barred from recovery.
Juveniles May 2, 2000
Michael J. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Father, who has been convicted of aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapon, is not necessarily unfit parent.
Juveniles May 2, 2000
Glen C. v. Superior Court (Alameda County Social Services)
Petition for writ challenging decision to terminate reunification and set permanency planning hearing must comply with procedural requirements.
Juveniles Apr. 28, 2000
Lukas B., a Minor
In proceeding to terminate parental rights, parent's claim of improper notice is waived where it is raised for first time on appeal.
Juveniles Apr. 16, 2000
Rashad H., a Minor
Parental termination rights may be reversed when parent doesn't receive proper notice of hearing and parties agree to reversal.
Juveniles Mar. 31, 2000
Levi U., a Minor
Notice to Indian Affairs Bureau of dependency action involving child of alleged Indian descent complies with notice requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act.
Juveniles Mar. 31, 2000
Ricardo A., a Minor
Dagger is substantially concealed when it looks like pen and its point is concealed behind juvenile's ear.
Juveniles Mar. 31, 2000
Rashad H. , a Minor
Parental termination rights may be reversed when parent doesn't receive proper notice of hearing and parties agree to reversal.
Juveniles Mar. 31, 2000
Axsana S., a Minor
In dependency cases, personal appearance by party isn't essential; attorney's appearance is sufficient.
Juveniles Mar. 31, 2000
Phillip F., a Minor
When parent is properly notified of first hearing and fails to appear, parent's second notice need only comply with due process.
Juveniles Mar. 31, 2000