Juvenile courts: temporary probate guardianship.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies how temporary guardianships for minors in California are handled by juvenile courts. Specifically, it allows a juvenile court to terminate or suspend a temporary probate guardianship order without requiring further notice if it’s determined to be in the child’s best interest, necessary to avoid conflicting court orders, or needed for temporary placement. This change streamlines the process for juvenile courts when a child is already involved in dependency proceedings and a temporary guardianship is in place.
Key provisions
- Allows a juvenile court to terminate or suspend temporary probate guardianships without further notice if it’s in the child’s best interest.
- This authority applies when a child is already subject to dependency proceedings.
- The court must find that termination is necessary to avoid conflicting court orders or for temporary placement.
- The temporary guardian must consent to the termination or suspension.
- The bill updates Section 728 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to reflect these changes.
- It clarifies procedures for notifying the court where the guardianship was originally established.
- It references existing probate code sections for guardian appointment procedures.
- The Judicial Council is tasked with developing rules and forms related to these proceedings.
Who is affected
- Minors (ages 12-17)
- Parents/Guardians of Minors
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