CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Jurisdictional Hearing
.........Notice & Right to Hearing
2 Cards On This Topic:

Holding jurisdictional hearing in jailed mother's absence did not violate PC 2625 (d) and was not due process violation.

Converting noticed PRC into unscheduled jurisdict'l hearing, absent waivers from parties or counsel, deprives parents of vitally important procedural protections essential to ensure fairness of dependency proceedings.