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1 A Dogbook for Attorneys representing children and parentsthird editionJudicial Council of california Center for Families, Children & the CourtsTani G. Cantil -Sakauye Chief justice of california and Chair of the Judicial CouncilMartin Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial CouncilMillicent Tidwell Chief Deputy DirectorRobert Oyung Chief Operating OfficerCharlene Depner Director, Center for Families, Children & the Courts 2007, 2011, 2017 Judicial Council of california . All rights edition published 2007. Second edition 2011. Third edition as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publica-tion may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether electronic, online, or mechanical, including the use of information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

2 Permission is hereby granted to Attorneys practicing in the field of child welfare and to educational and nonprofit institutions to reproduce and distribute for educational purposes all or part of the work if the copies are distributed at or below cost and credit the Judicial Council of points of view, concepts, and practices discussed in this handbook do not necessarily represent the official position of the Judicial Council, its members, or the in the United States of America Printed on recycled and recyclable paperThis publication is also available on the california Courts website, under Resources for Attorneys , Court Staff, and Other Professionals, at obtain updates or additional copies of this book, please contact:Judicial Council of california Center for Families, Children & the Courts 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, california 94102-3688 Ph: 415-865-7739 Fax: 415-865-7217 E-mail.

3 Council of california (2017 2018)The Judicial Council is the policymaking body of the california courts, the largest court system in the nation. Under the leadership of the Chief justice and in accordance with the california Constitu-tion, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, indepen-dent, impartial, and accessible administration of Tani G. Cantil-SakauyeChief justice of california and Chair of the Judicial CouncilHon. Marla O. AndersonJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of MontereyHon. Richard BloomMember of the california State AssemblyHon.

4 C. Todd BottkePresiding Judge of the Superior Court of california , County of TehamaHon. Kevin C. BrazileAssistant Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of california , County of Los AngelesHon. Kyle S. BrodieJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of San BernardinoHon. Ming W. ChinAssociate justice of the Supreme CourtHon. Stacy Boulware EurieJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of SacramentoHon. Samuel K. FengJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of San FranciscoMs. Rachel W. HillAttorney/Mediator, FresnoHon. Harold W. HoppJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of RiversideHon.

5 Harry E. Hull, justice of the Court of Appeal Third Appellate DistrictHon. James M. HumesPresiding justice of the Court of Appeal First Appellate District, Division OneMs. Audra IbarraAppellate Attorney, Palo AltoHon. Hannah-Beth JacksonMember of the california State SenateMr. Patrick M. KellyAttorney at Law, Los AngelesHon. Dalila C. LyonsJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of Los AngelesHon. Douglas P. MillerAssociate justice of the Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division TwoHon. Gary NadlerJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of SonomaMs. Gretchen M.

6 NelsonAttorney at Law, Los AngelesHon. David M. RubinJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of San DiegoviAdvisory MembersMr. Jake ChattersCourt Executive Officer, Superior Court of california , County of PlacerMs. Kimberly FlenerCourt Executive Officer, Superior Court of california , County of ButteHon. Scott M. GordonJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of Los AngelesHon. Patricia M. LucasPresiding Judge of the Superior Court of california , County of Santa ClaraHon. Shama Hakim MesiwalaCommissioner of the Superior Court of california , County of SacramentoHon. Stuart M.

7 RiceJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of Los AngelesMr. Michael M. RoddyCourt Executive Officer, Superior Court of california , County of San DiegoHon. Marsha G. SloughAssociate justice of the Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division TwoHon. Kenneth K. SoJudge of the Superior Court of california , County of San DiegoMs. Andrea K. Wallin-RohmannClerk/Executive Officer, Court of Appeal, Third Appellate DistrictMr. Martin HoshinoAdministrative Director and Secretary of the Judicial CouncilviiContentsAcknowledgments ..xiHow .to .Use .the . Dependency . Quick .Guide.

8 XiiihearingsInitial / DetentionDetention .Hearing .Checklist: .Child s .Attorney ..H-5 Detention .Hearing .Checklist: .Parent s .Attorney ..H-9 Black .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips .. H-13 JurisdictionJurisdiction .Hearing .Checklist: .Child s .Attorney .. H-41 Jurisdiction .Hearing .Checklist: .Parent s .Attorney ..H-43 Black .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-45 DispositionDisposition .Hearing .Checklist: .Child s .Attorney .. H-79 Disposition .Hearing .Checklist: .Parent s .Attorney .. H-81 Black .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-85 Judicial Review of Placement With ParentJudicial.

9 Review .of .Placement .With .Parent .Checklist .( .364): ..Child s .Attorney .. H-123 Judicial .Review .of .Placement .With .Parent .Checklist .( .364): ..Parent s .Attorney ..H-125 Black .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-127 Status ReviewsStatus .Reviews .Checklist: .Child s .Attorney ..H-137 Status .Reviews .Checklist: .Parent s .Attorney ..H-141 Black .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-145 Selection and ImplementationSelection .and .Implementation .Checklist .( .366 26): ..Child s .Attorney .. H-169 Selection .and .Implementation .Checklist .( .366 26): .Parent s .Attorney ..H-171 Black.

10 Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-175viiiReview of Permanent PlanReview .of .Permanent .Plan .Checklist .( .366 3): .Child s .Attorney .. H-205 Review .of .Permanent .Plan .Checklist .( .366 3): .Parent s .Attorney ..H-209 Black .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-211 Subsequent and Supplemental PetitionsBlack .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-227 Motions for ModificationBlack .Letter .Discussion .and .Tips ..H-237fact sheetsAdoption .. F-3 Caregivers ..F-11 Child .Abuse .Central .Index ..F-17 Children s .Rights .. F-19 Continuum .of .Care .Reform ..F-23 Determination .of .Child s.