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Anthony B., a Minor
Order denying reinstatement of supervised visitation isn't appealable if made contemporaneously with order setting a permanency planning hearing.
Juveniles Jul. 7, 1999
Cynthia C. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
No abuse of discretion in denial of parent's request to withdraw waiver of reunification services.
Juveniles Jul. 7, 1999
Vincent C., a Minor
Grandmother cannot be denied de facto parent status based on inability to control children.
Juveniles Jul. 7, 1999
Jason E., a Minor
Relatives' agreement concerning permanent plan for guardianship of minor isn't binding on juvenile court.
Juveniles Jul. 7, 1999
Tan T., a Minor
Minor's release from detention is required after 56-hour delay between arrest and filing of petition.
Juveniles Jul. 6, 1999
Jonathan M. a, Minor
Incarcerated parent's visitation for reunification cannot be eliminated solely based on geographical distance from child.
Juveniles Jul. 6, 1999
Raymond C. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Reunification services needn't be offered if child under five suffers severe physical abuse by parent.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 1999
Jamika W., a Minor
Older half-brother is appointed guardian after mother's poor reunification attempts, despite alleged changes of circumstances.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 1999
Brandon M., a Minor
State de facto parent doctrine is not pre-empted by federal Indian Child Welfare Act.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
Patrick H., a Minor
Juvenile found incompetent cannot be committed to state hospital to regain trial competency.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
Amanda D., a Minor
Further evidence of incarcerated father's parental unfitness is not required at hearing terminating parental rights.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
Josue S., a Minor
Minor can't raise constitutional challenge to probation conditions for the first time on appeal if he had opportunity to object earlier.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
Josh W., a Minor
Committing minor to juvenile hall until he identifies crime participants is reasonable condition of probation.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
Dustin R., a Minor
Mother's failure to meet goals of reunification plan supports order for long-term foster care.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Dustin R., a minor
Mother's failure to meet goals of reunification plan supports order for long-term foster care.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Sylvia R., a Minor
Dismissal of father's spousal abuse charges doesn't warrant hearing to 'undo' termination of reunification services.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Grayden N., a Minor
Statute permits driving privilege revocation following conviction of misdemeanor or felony assault using automobile.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Vivian F., a Minor
Dependency court should give juvenile's aunt preferential consideration in determining appropriate placement for child.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Eric H., a Minor
Court needn't permit parent to present evidence supporting dependency petition before dismissing for insufficient evidence.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Miguel O., a minor
Ongoing police investigation into family's drug activities justifies denying mother's request to place children with aunt.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 1999
Meranda P., a Minor
'Waiver rule' bars mother from challenging final orders antedating parental termination order.
Juveniles Jun. 25, 1999
Brandon C., a Minor
Evidence sufficiently supports trial court's decision to grant paternal grandmother legal guardianship status over minors rather than adoption status.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 1999
Miguel O., a Minor
Ongoing police investigation into family's drug activities justifies denying mother's request to place children with aunt.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 1999
Adam R., a Minor
Court cannot make true findings of guilt and order participation in informal supervision program.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 1999
Joshua M., a Minor
Mother cannot claim father's separate counsel was ineffective in termination of parental rights action.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 1999
Vivian F., a Minor
Dependency court should give juvenile's aunt preferential consideration in determining appropriate placement for child.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 1999
Manuel G., a Minor
Minor is guilty of attempting to deter officer from lawful performance of his duties in future.
Juveniles Jun. 23, 1999
Bonnie H., a Minor
Juvenile's waiver of 'Miranda' rights weeks after invoking them is valid and doesn't require suppression.
Juveniles Jun. 22, 1999
Kimberly F., a Minor
Juvenile court cannot refuse to modify parental termination order based on mother's 'narcissistic personality.'
Juveniles Jun. 22, 1999
Ramon T., a Minor
Presentation of badge and identification card is sufficient to give juvenile notice that individual is officer.
Juveniles Jun. 21, 1999