CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Appellate Review
.........Wende Independent Review
............Wende Review Required
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • App. Ct. must independently review record when appointed counsel in dependency appeal submits brief advising court no issues found to raise for client.
  • Indigent parents entitled to Wende review if appointed appellate counsel fails to present arguments for reversal.
  • Indigent parents entitled to Wende review if appointed appellate counsel fails to present arguments for reversal.