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Chapter 50.00 (Rules 50.1 to 50.21, as numbered): the juvenile rules' authority, supplementing the state statutes found principally in the Welfare and Institutions Code (W&IC) and the California Rules of Court (CRC) (50.1); standing orders issued by the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court and filed with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court (50.2); standards for counsel under CRC Rule 5.660 (50.3); attorney complaint resolution procedures (50.7); counsel for a minor and the interests of a dependent child, raised by a Request to Change Order (JV-180) (50.8); access to minors in dependency and interviews of minors who are alleged victims of child abuse (50.9, 50.10); pre-hearing discovery under CRC Rule 5.546, the updates to the social worker's narratives at least two (2) court days before the hearing, or ten (10) court days before a contested hearing (50.14); meeting and conferring at least twenty four (24) hours before the hearing (50.15); motions filed at least ten (10) court days before the hearing where no statutory timeline applies (50.16); travel authorization within the State of California for less than thirty (30) consecutive days or to the State of Nevada for less than fourteen (14) days (50.18); the release of information under Section 827 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (50.19); the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program guidelines of rule 5.655 (50.20); and non-stipulations to the juvenile referee, filed at least five (5) court days before the hearing (50.21).
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50.00 JUVENILE COURT RULES RULE 50.1 AUTHORITY (Govt C§68070; W&IC§§317.6(b), 350; CRC Rule 5.500 et seq.) These local rules are intended to supplement state statutes that are found principally in the Welfare and Institutions Code (W&IC) and to supplement the California Rules of Court (CRC) relating to Juvenile Court matters. The Local Rules adopt the rules of construction and the severability clauses in CRC Rule 5.501(d). These Local Rules cover Juvenile Court Law, not Juvenile traffic hearings or traffic hearing appeals. These Rules shall be applied in a fair and equitable manner that is consistent with the best interests of the children and families appearing before the Juvenile Court. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.2 STANDING ORDERS (CCP§187; Govt C§68070(a).) The Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court may issue, modify, or delete Standing Orders relevant in Juvenile matters as the Court deems appropriate. Any newly issued, modified, or current Standing Orders are filed with and maintained by the Clerk of the Juvenile Court. All Standing Orders relating to juvenile matters issued by the Placer County Juvenile Court prior to the effective date of these local rules are hereby rescinded except such standing Orders as are attached to these local rules as an Appendix. Any standing order is deemed effective the date it is issued by the court. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.3 STANDARDS FOR COUNSEL REPRESENTING PARTIES IN JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS (W&IC §317.6; CRC Rule 5.660.) All attorneys who represent parties in juvenile court proceedings shall comply with and meet the minimum requirements set forth in CRC Rule 5.660. Each attorney or attorney’s office shall retain verification that the attorney meets and complies with the requirements of CRC Rule 5.660. Upon demand of the Juvenile Court, the attorney and/or attorney’s office shall produce a copy of verification that demonstrates the attorney’s qualifications and compliance with CRC Rule 5.660. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.4 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.5 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.6 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.7 ATTORNEY COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES (W&IC §317.6(a)(3); CRC Rule 5.660(e).) A. NOTICE TO CLIENT OF COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Any party to a Juvenile proceeding may lodge a written complaint with the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court concerning the performance of the party’s appointed attorney in the Juvenile Court matter. Counsel appointed for a parent or legal guardian must provide his or her client with information on how to lodge a complaint concerning counsel’s performance. Minor’s counsel shall provide this information to the minor’s caretaker or directly to the minor if he or she is twelve (12) years of age or older. A written complaint lodged on behalf of a minor may be submitted by the child, the child’s social worker, the child’s caretaker, a foster parent, or the child’s advocate. [Effective 7/1/13; Amended 1/1/24] B. WRITTEN COMPLAINTS PRESENTED IN JUVENILE MATTERS 1. Complaints or questions will be referred to the attorney’s supervisor within the agency, association, or law firm appointed to represent the client. a. If the issue remains unresolved or there is no designated agency, association, or law firm, the party may submit a written complaint to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court as follows: The written complaint shall include the represented party’s name (parent or child), the relationship of the complaining person to the represented party, and the represented party’s attorney. b. Complaints shall be submitted to the clerk of the juvenile court either through email at: https://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/juvenile-contact-us or by sending it via mail or in person to the Juvenile Court at 11270 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603. 2. The Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court shall review any complaint and forward the document to counsel and counsel’s organizational leadership if the attorney is affiliated with an organizational entity within 10 calendar days of receipt of the complaint. Counsel will be given an opportunity to respond in writing within seven (7) calendar days of his or her receipt of the complaint. The Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court will then review the complaint and the response and take any appropriate action, which may include conducting a hearing in chambers on the complaint within ten (10) calendar days after the above written response period. [Effective 7/1/13; Amended 1/1/24] RULE 50.8 COUNSEL FOR MINOR’S RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING INTERESTS OF DEPENDENT CHILD (W&IC §317(e); CRC Rule 5.660.) Counsel for minor shall make an independent investigation to ascertain the existence of any interests or rights a minor may have beyond the scope of the juvenile proceeding pursuant to W&IC §317(e). Counsel shall inform the court of any such interests by filing a Request to Change Order (JV-180) and properly noticing all interested parties. Counsel shall set forth the interest or right to be protected/pursued, the related administrative agency or judicial forum, the nature of the proceeding, any identifying case information, and whether there is counsel available either on a pro bono or contingency basis. Counsel shall file a Notice of Hearing on Joinder – Juvenile (JV-540) where a joinder of a party is necessary to adequately protect the minor’s interests. Based upon the information provided by counsel, the Juvenile Court shall set hearings and make any further orders as it deems necessary. Neither court nor county funds shall be used to fund legal or other services in another forum outside of the juvenile dependency proceedings. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.9 ACCESS TO MINORS (DEPENDENCY) (W&IC §362(a).) No party or attorney shall interview the minor about the events relating to the allegations of the petition(s) on file without prior approval of the Juvenile Court or minor's counsel. No party or attorney shall cause a minor to undergo a physical, medical, or mental health examination or evaluation without prior approval of the Juvenile Court. This rule does not apply to the Department of Health and Human Services (Department) case manager, other authorized Department social worker, or a child advocate. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.10 INTERVIEWING MINORS WHO ARE ALLEGED VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE (W&IC §362(a).) All attorneys and parties, including a child advocate, shall attempt to minimize the number of interviews taken of a minor relating to the events surrounding the alleged abuse. All attorneys and parties shall first review any interview taken or reports made by the investigating officer(s). [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.11 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.12 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.13 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.14 PRE-HEARING DISCOVERY (CRC Rule 5.546.) A. The parties shall conduct pre-hearing discovery on a reciprocal and informal basis in accordance with CRC Rule 5.546. Updates to the social worker’s narratives shall be provided at least two (2) court days prior to the hearing unless the matter is contested, then the updates shall be provided at least ten (10) court days prior to the contested hearing. [Effective 7/1/13] B. The parents and legal guardians of a minor shall disclose to the Department relevant, non-privileged material and information upon a timely request. [Effective 7/1/13] C. No civil discovery – including depositions, interrogatories, and subpoenas (duces tecum) - shall be conducted without approval of the Juvenile Court. Any request for formal discovery shall be brought by noticed motion that includes a declaration detailing the steps taken to exhaust all methods of informal discovery. The motion shall be filed and served at least sixteen (16) court days prior to the hearing. Any responsive documents shall be filed and served at least ten (10) court days prior to the hearing. [Effective 7/1/13; Amended 1/1/24] RULE 50.15 MEET AND CONFER Prior to any scheduled hearing before the Juvenile Court, the parties shall meet and confer in good faith at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the hearing in order to resolve contested issues. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.16 FILING MOTIONS IN JUVENILE COURT (W&IC §§203, 362(a), 700.1, 388; CCP §1013; CRC Rules 5.570, 5.555, 3.1110 et seq.) All motions brought before the Juvenile Court shall comply with the requirements of the W&IC §§700.1, 388, and CRC Rules 5.570, 5.555. In cases where there is no specific statutory timeline for filing a motion, the parties shall file the motion at least ten (10) court days prior to the hearing date and comport to the service requirements of CCP §1013 and format requirements of CRC Rule 3.1110 et seq. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.17 SUBSECTION DELETED [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.18 TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (W&IC §362(a).) A. TRAVEL WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR TO THE STATE OF NEVADA Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a minor's care provider may authorize travel by the minor within the State of California for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days or to the State of Nevada for a period less than fourteen (14) days. The minor’s care provider shall first obtain permission from the Department of Health and Human Services. For travel of fourteen (14) consecutive days or more, the Department shall file a “Notice of Travel” with the court notifying the court of the travel plans and steps taken to notify the parents. The Notice shall be served on all attorneys of record at least five (5) court days prior to the scheduled trip. [Effective 7/1/13; Amended 1/1/24] B. TRAVEL OF 30 OR MORE DAYS OR OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Any travel of thirty (30) or more consecutive days and/or outside of the State of California except as authorized in Placer County Local Rule 50.18(A), shall require prior approval of the Court. The Department of Health and Human Services shall file an ex parte application at least five (5) court days prior to the scheduled trip. The application shall include the time, place, and length of the trip. It shall also detail the steps taken to notify the parents of the travel plans and whether the parents object to the trip. All counsel of record shall be served with a copy of the application. [Effective 7/1/13; Amended 1/1/24] RULE 50.19 RELEASE OF INFORMATION (W&IC §827; CRC Rule 5.552.) Information concerning the identity of persons suspected, detained, or charged as being within Section 300, 601, or 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be released only to the extent and subject to the qualifications provided in Section 827 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, by the procedures adopted in all applicable standing orders, or by an order of the presiding judge of the juvenile court or a juvenile court judicial officer. Upon application for the release of a minor's juvenile records by the parties to a family law action, the juvenile court may at its discretion direct on the minute order of the court that the family law judicial officer will conduct the ex parte review of the juvenile court records pursuant to either W&IC §827 or Family Code §3152. [Effective 7/1/13] RULE 50.20 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM GUIDELINES Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 100, the Judicial Council’s Court Appointed Special Advocate Program guidelines as outlined in California Rules of Court, rule 5.655, are adopted and incorporated by reference. [Effective 7/1/15] RULE 50.21 NON-STIPULATIONS TO JUVENILE REFEREE Juvenile court cases may routinely be heard by a Court Commissioner/Referee who also sits as a temporary judge, pursuant to CCP §259(d), for all purposes. The parties must file a written notice indicating whether or not they stipulate to the commissioner/referee sitting as a judge pro tem. The failure to file such a notice of stipulation or non-stipulation at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing date in the juvenile case will be deemed as a stipulation to the commissioner/referee as a temporary judge for all purposes. [Effective 1/1/24]
50.00 JUVENILE COURT RULES RULE 50.1 AUTHORITY (Govt C§68070; W&IC§§317.6(b), 350; CRC Rule 5.500 et seq.) These local rules are intended to supplement state statutes that are found principally in the Welfare and Institutions Code (W&IC) and to supplement the California Rules of Court (CRC) relating to Juvenile Court matters. The Local Rules adopt the rules of construction and the severability cla
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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.