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Within 21 days after the shelter hearing or within 7 days after any party files a demand for the early filing of a dependency petition, whichever comes first, 39.501(4)

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No .26 required if clear and convincing evidence of a compelling reason that a .26 hearing is not in the child’s best interest and child not a proper subject for adoption or guardianship.

Extended court jurisdiction allows young adults to remain in foster care until 21 years of age or 22 years of age if they have a documented disability.

Extended court jurisdiction allows young adults to remain in foster care until their 21st birthday, or 22nd birthday if they have a documented disability. See 39.013(2) & 39.6251.

This guide describes the dependency court process in California. It also includes the story of one parent who went through the dependency system and her advice to you on how to get your children back …

Apr 3, 2025 · What is a Dependency Diagram? Dependency diagrams, sometimes also called dependency graphs, are visualizations of processes or structures where certain steps or components …

FACT-FINDING TRIAL / DISPOSITIONAL HEARING (within 75 days of filing dependency petition) Trial determines if child is “Dependent” Disposition establishes services ordered by the court to correct …

Aug 8, 2012 · 72 hours of placement and as needed for placement moves.