CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Jurisdictional Hearing
.........Dismissal
............Motion to Dismiss Petition
2 Cards On This Topic:

Agency can't dismiss supplemental petition it filed to remove dependent M from parent's physical custody over objection of M's counsel—Agency must show dismissal in interests of justice and child's welfare.

Parent has no right to present evidence in support of dependency petition if trial court grants motion to dismiss upon receiving evidence from Agency and minor.