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Chapter 6, Rules 6.8 and 6.9 (Juvenile Justice, and the Competency Protocol): a challenge of a judicial officer hearing Juvenile Justice matters reported to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court (6.8.1); motion papers that display the hearing date, time, and department and a time estimate, moving papers served at least five (5) court days before the hearing when the minor is in custody and ten (10) when not, opposing papers two (2) or five (5) and reply papers one (1) or two (2) court days before, motions to suppress under Welfare & Institutions Code § 700.1, and no memorandum of points and authorities exceeding fifteen (15) pages without an order (6.8.2); ex parte applications to calendar on the applicable Fresno County Superior Court Local Form with at least two (2) alternative dates (6.8.3); County Probation's ex parte application filed five (5) court days before the requested hearing, or by 10:00 a.m. the day before the court day prior to it when the minor is in custody (6.8.4); a petition to terminate sex offender registration under Local Rule 3.1.14 (6.8.5); the duties of counsel (6.8.6); and the Juvenile Competency Protocol under Welfare & Institutions Code § 709 and California Rules of Court, rule 5.645 - an informal resolution generally no longer than six months, the proceedings suspended when the court finds substantial evidence that raises a doubt as to the minor's competency, an evaluator appointed from the court's panel, the evaluator's report two (2) court days before a Juvenile Competency Hearing held within 30 calendar days for a detained minor and within 45 calendar days otherwise, a rebuttable presumption that the minor is competent, remediation services in the least restrictive environment, the court to review the minor's progress every 30 or 45 calendar days, a remediation hearing within six months of the finding of incompetence, detention beyond six (6) months only on findings, referral to the Central Valley Regional Center, and statements to a competency evaluator not used in any hearing not related to competency (6.9).
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RULE 6.8 JUVENILE JUSTICE 6.8.1 Peremptory Challenges Any challenge of a judicial officer hearing Juvenile Justice matters, pursuant to pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 170, et. seq., shall be reported to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court who shall then take whatever legal action is appropriate, including reassignment to another department as designated by the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. If the challenge is to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court, the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court shall take whatever legal action is appropriate, including reassignment to another department, if necessary. (Effective January 1, 2022, adopted as Rule 6.8.1 effective July 1, 2012) 6.8.2 Requirements for Noticed Motions A. All motion papers, opposition papers, and reply papers must be in writing and must display on the first page the motion hearing date, time, and department and a time estimate for the motion hearing. B. Time for Service When the Minor is in Custody. Unless a different briefing schedule is set by the Court: 1. All moving papers must be filed and served on the opposing party at least five (5) court days before the time appointed for the hearing. 2. All papers opposing the motion must be filed and served at least two (2) court days before the time appointed for the hearing. 3. All reply papers must be filed and served at least one (1) court day before the time appointed for the hearing. C. Time for Service When the Minor is Not in Custody. Unless a different briefing schedule is set by the Court: 1. All moving papers must be filed and served on the opposing party at least ten (10) court days before the time appointed for the hearing. 2. All papers opposing the motion must be filed and served at least five (5) court days before the time appointed for the hearing. 3. All reply papers must be filed and served at least two (2) court days before the time appointed for the hearing. D. Time for Service of Motion to Suppress Evidence. Motions to suppress evidence shall be filed, served and heard in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code § 700.1, unless a different briefing schedule is set by the Court. E. Length of Points and Authorities. No opening or responding memorandum of points and authorities exceeding fifteen (15) pages may be filed, absent an order from the judge of the Court in which the motion is calendared. Such an order will be granted only upon a written application including a declaration setting forth good cause for the order. (Effective January 1, 2022; adopted as Rule 6.8.2 effective July 1, 2012) 6.8.3 Ex Parte Applications to Calendar and Order (Non-Probation) A. An ex parte application to calendar an order can be requested from the Juvenile Delinquency Clerk’s Office during normal operational hours. All applications must be on the applicable Fresno County Superior Court Local Form. Reasons for the request must be specified. The request must be legible. B. If the minor is not in custody at the time the ex parte application is filed, the requested court date must be no sooner than five (5) court days from the date the application is filed unless emergency or other good cause is demonstrated. The applicant must also submit at least two (2) alternative dates for a court date on the application in case the first is not acceptable to the Court. C. If the minor is in custody at the time the ex parte application is filed, the requested court date must be no sooner than two (2) court days from the date the application is filed unless emergency or other good cause is demonstrated. The applicant must also submit at least two (2) alternative dates for a court date on the application in case the first is not acceptable to the Court. (Effective July 1, 2012, New) 6.8.4 Ex Parte Application Brought by County Probation A. When a minor is not in custody, an ex parte application for an order by County Probation must be filed five (5) court days from the date of the requested hearing unless emergency or other good cause is demonstrated. B. When a minor is in custody, an ex parte application for an order by County Probation must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the day before the court day prior to the requested hearing unless emergency or other good cause is demonstrated. (Effective July 1, 2012, New) 6.8.5 Service and Filing Proof of Service of Petition to Terminate Sex Offender Registration See Fresno Superior Court Local Rule 3.1.14. (Effective January 1, 2022, New) 6.8.6 Duties of Counsel All counsel in juvenile proceedings have a duty to act competently in accordance with Welfare & Institutions Code § 202 and Rules of Professional Conduct, rule 3-110, as well as the specific duties enumerated in Penal Code § 1240.1 and in the Rules of Court, rule 5.663. These duties, while applicable, shall not be exclusive. (Rule 6.8.6 (was 6.8.5) renumbered effective January 1, 2022; adopted as Rule 6.8.5 effective July 1, 2012) RULE 6.9 COMPETENCY PROTOCOL A. Introduction 1. The Juvenile Competency Protocol shall apply when it appears that there is a doubt as to a minor’s competency to stand trial or to participate in Juvenile Justice proceedings. The protocol is designed to provide an overview of the following: Procedures for determining a minor’s competency; the evaluation process; the competency hearing process; and the remediation process. 2. This protocol is intended to supplement the provisions of Welfare & Institutions Code § 709, California Rules of Court, rule 5.645, as well as relevant case law. Unless otherwise noted, references to a section (or §) are to the Welfare & Institutions Code and references to a rule are to the California Rules of Court. 3. If a conflict arises between this protocol and statutory or case law, the statute and case law control. Moreover, this protocol is not intended to, and does not, create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter. B. Consideration of Informal Resolution 1. Formal competency proceedings in some cases may be contrary either to the goals of protecting public safety or rehabilitating the minor.1 If the court and parties agree that voluntary participation in services available in the community sufficiently address the needs of the minor and community safety, the court may proceed with an informal resolution without initiating formal competency proceedings. 2. The informal resolution shall last only until services are in place and the minor is stabilized, generally no longer than six months. On agreement of the parties, the informal resolution may last for a period longer than six months but shall not be longer than one year. Upon successful completion of the informal resolution, the petition shall be dismissed pursuant to §782, and sealed pursuant to the law. The minor shall be deemed in compliance with the terms of the informal resolution if the minor is in substantial compliance with the terms of the informal resolution. 3. If a party asserts the minor is failing to comply with the terms of the informal resolution, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether the minor is in substantial compliance. If the court finds that the minor has failed to comply with the terms of the informal resolution within their ability, formal competency proceedings may commence. C. Juvenile Competence Proceedings A minor is incompetent to participate in Juvenile Justice proceedings if the minor “lacks sufficient present ability to consult and assist in preparing the minor’s defense with a reasonable degree of rational understanding, or lacks a rational as well as factual understanding, of the nature of the charges or proceedings against them. Incompetency may result from the present of any condition or conditions, including, but 1 Use of the word “minor” throughout this protocol refers to both minors and former minors. not limited to, mental illness, mental disorder, developmental disability, or developmental immaturity.” (§ 709, subd. (a)(2).) D. Initiation of Competency Proceedings 1. Expression of Doubt During the pendency of any juvenile proceeding, the court or minor’s counsel may express a doubt as to the minor’s competency. ((§ 709, subd. (a)(3).) Prior to commencing competency proceedings, the court must first find “substantial evidence that raises a doubt as to the minor’s competency.” (§ 709, subd. (a)(3); Rule 5.645(d)(1).) The court should conduct an initial inquiry to determine if substantial evidence exists to suspend the underlying juvenile proceedings. The court may receive information from any source. Evidence is substantial if it raises a reasonable doubt concerning the minor’s ability to understand the nature of the juvenile proceedings or to assist in the defense. (People v. Rogers (2006) 39 Cal.4th 826, 847; People v. Hayes (1999) 21 Cal.4th 1211, 1281-1282.) The Court may allow minor’s counsel to present their opinion regarding the minor’s competence in camera if the court finds there is reason to believe that attorney-client privileged information would be inappropriately revealed in open court. (Rule 4.130(b)(2).) The court must only determine the existence of substantial evidence to raise a doubt as to the minor’s current competency. (§ 709, subd. (a).) 2. Suspension of the Proceedings If the court finds substantial evidence raises a doubt as to the minor’s competency, proceedings shall be suspended. (§ 709, subd. (a)(3).) During the suspension of proceedings, the court may rule on motions that do not require the participation of the minor in their preparation. These motions include, but are not limited to: a. Motions to dismiss; b. Motions regarding a change in the placement of the minor; c. Detention hearings; d. Demurrers; and e. Motions to join agencies in the Juvenile Justice Court proceedings that may have failed to meet a legal obligation to provide services to the minor. (§ 727, subd.(b)(1).) 3. Appointment of Evaluator When the court finds substantial evidence of a doubt as to the competency of the minor, the court shall appoint an expert from the court’s panel to assess the minor’s competence unless the parties stipulate to, or submit on the issue of, the minor’s lack of competency. When the court orders a juvenile competency evaluation, the court shall select one Juvenile Competency Panel evaluator. The court shall immediately notify the evaluator and probation of the appointment. Probation shall send any relevant information to the evaluator, including, but not limited to, police reports, school records, special education records and recent psychological testing reports, that they believe will be of assistance in making a juvenile competency determination. Minor’s counsel and the District Attorney’s Office shall provide all relevant documents in their possession to probation as soon as possible. Probation shall make every attempt to obtain any relevant documentation to the evaluator as quickly as possible. The Court shall, absent unusual circumstances, set a non-appearance “status” hearing within five (5) court days from the time the proceedings are suspended to confirm the evaluator has accepted appointment for the evaluation. Upon confirmation of acceptance, the court will provide the evaluator’s contact information to all counsel. . 4. Method of Evaluation a. Independent Experts The evaluators on the Juvenile Competency Panel are appointed by the judicial officers as “at will” independent experts. The policies discussed herein describe the contents and processes involved in generating evaluations only. The opinion rendered in each evaluation is at the discretion of the individual psychologist. b. Criteria for Competency Evaluations The juvenile competency evaluator shall: 1) Interview the minor in person, absent exigent circumstances and agreement of counsel. If the minor is detained, the interview will take place at the Juvenile Justice Campus in a confidential setting. If the minor is not detained, the evaluator will schedule an appointment with the minor or the minor’s parent or guardian. 2) Review all material and conduct all interviews and testing as set forth in the Checklist for Juvenile Competency Evaluations attached to the Juvenile Competency Protocol as Appendix 1. 3) Opine, in a written report, whether the minor has the sufficient present ability to consult with counsel with a reasonable degree of rational understanding, and whether the minor has a rational and factual understanding of the nature of the charges or proceedings against them. The evaluator shall state the basis for these conclusions. c. Inclusion of Remediation Plan If the evaluator concludes that the minor lacks competency, the evaluator shall give an opinion on whether the minor is likely to attain competence in the foreseeable future, and, if so, make recommendations regarding the type of remediation services that would be effective in assisting the minor attain competence. (§ 727, subd.(b)(3).) E. Juvenile Competency Hearing (JCH) 1. Timing The juvenile competency evaluator shall submit their report to the court and counsel at least two (2) court days prior to the date set for the Juvenile Competency Hearing. If the minor is detained, the Juvenile Competency Hearing will be scheduled within 30 calendar days of the suspension of proceedings. If the minor is not detained, the hearing will be held within 45 calendar days. Upon a showing of good cause, the court may continue the hearing date. The question of the minor’s competence shall be determined at an evidentiary hearing unless there is a stipulation or submission by the parties on the findings of the evaluator. 2. Judicial Officer The Judicial Competency Hearing need not be held before the same judicial officer who declared a doubt as to the minor’s competence to stand trial. (People v. Hill (1967) 62 Cal.2d 105, 113, fn. 2; People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 133-134.) 3. Burden of Proof There is a rebuttable presumption that the minor is competent. (§ 709, subd. (c).) The party asserting the minor’s incompetence bears the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence. (§ 709; In re R. V. (2015) 61 Cal.4th 181; Bryan E. v. Superior Court (2014) 231 Cal.App.4th 385.) 4. Capacity Prior to the determination of competency, the court shall determine, for any minor under age 14 at the time of the alleged offense, whether the minor had the capacity to commit a crime pursuant to Penal Code §26. The district attorney bears the burden of rebutting the presumption that a minor under the age of 14 is presumed to be incapable of committing a crime by clear and convincing evidence. (In re Joseph H. (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 517, 538.) 5. Findings a. If the minor is found competent, the court shall reinstate the Juvenile Justice proceedings. b. If the minor is found incompetent and the petition contains only misdemeanor offenses, the court shall dismiss the petition. (§709, subd. (f).) c. If the minor is found to be incompetent and able to be remediated in the foreseeable future, and the petition includes felony offenses, proceedings shall remain suspended and the court shall set a Competency Planning Hearing within 15 calendar days for detained minors, or within 30 calendar days for minors who are out of custody. F. Competency Planning Hearing/Remediation Review Hearings At the Competency Planning Hearing, the court shall order appropriate remediation services for the minor. The court shall set a Competency Remediation services for the minor. The court shall set a Competency Remediation Hearing within six (6) months of the referral for remediation services. The court shall set the first Remediation Review Hearing. The court shall review the minor’s progress every 30 calendar days if the minor is detained, and every 45 calendar days if the mi nor is out of custody. The need for detention shall remain at issue throughout the remediation process and alternatives to detention shall be explored. The assigned probation officer will be responsible for coordinating appropriate treatment services with behavioral health and submitting reports to the court. For minors receiving remediation services in custody, the remediator should make every effort to provide services a minimum of twice a week. Behavioral health, or their designee, shall provide a report as it relates to participation and progress in the competency remediation program for each Remediation Review Hearing. The report should indicate the degree of progress towards regaining competency and the minor’s compliance with the current remediation plan. The report shall be provided to probation 5 court days prior to each Remediation Review Hearing and probation shall distribute the reports to the court, counsel and district attorney upon receipt. The assigned probation officer shall notify behavioral health, or their designee, of court dates. If the minor does not participate in remediation services, behavioral health shall immediately notify the assigned probation officer. Probation shall request that the court calendar the case for the next available court date to reevaluate the most effective means of providing remediation services. Behavioral health, or their designee, shall provide a report containing the efforts made to administer competency training. At any time during the remediation process, if behavioral health or their designee, believes the minor’s competence has been obtained or restored, this information shall be included in their progress report to the court. If the court finds that the minor has attained competence, the Juvenile Justice proceedings shall be reinstated and the case shall resume at the stage at which it was suspended. G. Placement of Minor Services must be provided in the least restrictive environment consistent with public safety. A finding of incompetency alone shall not be the basis for secure confinement. (§709, subd. (g)(1).) Many minors can successfully participate in remediation services while living in their homes, attending their regular schools, and participating in their normal activities. The court has the discretion to place a minor in an out of home placement or in custody. The court should take into consideration the following factors: 1. Where the minor will have the best chance of obtaining competence 2. Needs of the minor 3. Seriousness of the underlying offense(s) 4. Public Safety 5. Minor’s past performance while out of custody 6. Whether the minor will actively engage in remediation services while out of custody H. Six Month Remediation Hearing Within six months of the finding of incompetence, the court shall hold an evidentiary hearing on whether the minor has been remediated or can be remediated in the foreseeable future unless the parties stipulate, or agree, to the recommendation of behavioral health. If the minor disputes the opinion that the minor has attained competency, the minor has the burden of proving that they remain incompetent. The burden of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence. If the district attorney disputes the recommendation that the minor is unable to be remediated, the district attorney has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the minor is remediable. At the 6-Month Remediation Hearing, the court has the following options: 1. Find that the minor has been remediated and reinstate the proceedings. 2. Find that the minor has not yet been remediated but is likely to be remediated within the foreseeable future. The court shall order the minor to return to the remediation program. However, the total remediation period shall not exceed one year from the finding of incompetence, unless the petition contains a §707, subd. (b), offense. Remediation services may be extended to a maximum of 18-months if the petition contains a §707, subd. (b), offense. 3. If the court finds that the minor will not achieve competency in the foreseeable future, the court shall dismiss the petition. If remediation services are continued past the 6-Month Remediation Hearing, the court shall set at 12-Month Remediation Hearing and continue to hold Remediation Review Hearings. If the court finds that the minor has not been remediated at the 12-Month Remediation Hearing, the petition shall be dismissed, unless the petition contains a §707, subd. (b), offense and the court finds, at the 12-Month Remediation Hearing, that the minor is likely to be remediated in the foreseeable future, the court shall set an 18-Month Review Hearing and continue to hold Remediation Review Hearings. If the court finds that the minor has not been remediated after 18-Months of remediation efforts, the petition shall be dismissed. I. Secure Confinement During Competency Proceedings The court shall not continue a minor’s detention beyond six (6) months from the finding of incompetence unless it makes findings, on the record, that it is in the best interests of the minor and public safety that the minor remains detained. In making this determination, the court shall consider whether: 1. It is the location the minor will have the best chance of obtaining competence 2. The placement is the least restrictive setting appropriate 3. Alternatives have been identified and pursued and, if not, why not 4. The placement is necessary for the safety of the minor or other In any case in which a detained minor is charged with a §707, subd. (b), offense, after consideration of the criteria listed above, the court may continue the minor’s detention for an additional year, but not to exceed eighteen (18) months from the finding of incompetence. J. Developmentally Disabled Minors If the juvenile competency evaluator believes the minor is developmentally disabled and the minor is not a Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) client, the court shall appoint CVRC to evaluate the minor. CVRC shall determine whether the minor is eligible for CVRC services and shall provide the court with a written report informing the court of its determinations. The court’s appointment of CVRC for determination of eligibility for services shall not delay the court’s competency determination. Minor’s counsel shall request that the court include a referral to CVRC on the minute order. The assigned probation officer shall serve the court order forthwith on CVRC and file a proof of service with the court clerk. Minor’s counsel may provide CVRC with any information from the minor’s file that is necessary for the purposes of obtaining or continuing services through CVRC. For purposes of a CVRC referral, developmental disability shall be defined based on the description contained in §4512, subd. (a). An evaluator’s opinion that a minor is developmentally disabled does not supersede an independent determination by CVRC as to the minor’s eligibility for services under the Lanterman Petris-Short Act. To qualify for these services, CVRC must examine and accept the minor. K. Minor’s Statements in Subsequent Proceedings Statements made to any competency evaluator or to mental health professionals during remediation process, and any evidence derived from these statements, shall not be used in any hearing, not related to competency, against the minor in either juvenile or adult court. (§709, subd. (b)(5).) (Effective July 1, 2024 adopted as Rule 6.9 effective July 1, 2012) (Chapter 6 amended effective January 1, 2006; adopted as VI effective July 1, 1992)
RULE 6.8 JUVENILE JUSTICE 6.8.1 Peremptory Challenges Any challenge of a judicial officer hearing Juvenile Justice matters, pursuant to pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 170, et. seq., shall be reported to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court who shall then take whatever legal action is appropriate, including reassignment to another department as designated by the Presiding Judge of the J
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Division XI: information forms for data processing (Rule 11.2); required action - action taken on all calendared cases and a future date always set (Rule 11.19); and pro tem judges - an attorney named as a plaintiff in a civil or small claims case may not sit as a judge pro-tem during the case or within six months following its resolution, nor one named as a defendant in two or more such cases (Rule 11.22). Rules 11.1, 11.3 to 11.5, 11.7 to 11.18, 11.20 and 11.21 are repealed, and Rule 11.6 (voluntary arbitration; see Local Rule 10.2) was repealed and renumbered.
Duval County's indigent-defense and magistration rules under the Texas Fair Defense Act (S.B. 7): who may be booked into the county jail and on what paper; arrest-case numbering; presentment to a magistrate within 48 hours (art. 15.16); the magistrate's warnings, counsel inquiry, interpreter duty, indigence determination and appointment of counsel within 24 hours of a request; the alternative appointment plan under art. 26.04(g)-(h) with annual applications, seven attorney categories (capital, first and second degree, third degree/state jail/misdemeanor, competency, appeals, post-conviction, extradition), CLE and experience standards, random rotation within each category, written acceptance within 48 hours, first contact by the end of the next working day, replacement and suspension of counsel, fee applications within five days of completing services and the compensation attachment ($500 pleas; $175/$150 hourly; $1,400 per jury-trial day; appellate caps); bail schedules by offense class with a personal bond office (fee $20 or 3%), pre-trial supervision and revocation hearings within two working days; arraignment settings and notice; repeal of conflicting rules.