The goals of the California dependency system are:
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(1) To ensure the child's safety, protection, and physical and emotional well-being; and
(2) When possible, to preserve and strengthen the family.

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This section will cover certain dependency case law
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In re A.R. (2021) 11 Cal.5th 234, 251.

In re I.C., 4 Cal. 5th 869, 415 P.3d 773 (2018)

David B. v. Superior Ct., 123 Cal. App. 4th 768, 789, 20 Cal. Rptr. 3d 336, 352 (2004)

In re Autumn H., 27 Cal. App. 4th 567, 32 Cal. Rptr. 2d 535 (1994)

In re C.M. 38 Cal. App. 5th 101, 250 Cal. Rptr. 3d 390 (2019)

In re EW (2019) 37 Cal.App 5th 1167

In re Joshua J., 39 Cal. App. 4th 984, 46 Cal. Rptr. 2d 491 (1995), as modified (Oct. 25, 1995)

In re Daniel B., 231 Cal. App. 4th 663, 180 Cal. Rptr. 3d 26 (2014)

Allen M. v. Superior Court (1992) 6 Cal.App.4th 1069.)

Constance K. v. Superior Ct., 61 Cal. App. 4th 689, 711, 71 Cal. Rptr. 2d 780, 794 (1998)

In re Sade C., 13 Cal. 4th 952, 920 P.2d 716 (1996)

In re G.S.R. (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 1202

In re Elizabeth R., 35 Cal. App. 4th 1774, 42 Cal. Rptr. 2d 200 (1995), as modified (July 18, 1995)

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This section will cover general dependency court process 

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Detention

Jurisdiction Disposition (Juris/Dispo)

nexus

730 Evals and Bonding Studies

Review Hearings (.21e / .21 f)

.26 Hearings (selection and implementation)

case plan

no reasonable services contest

FR Bypass

Appeals and IAC Claims

Notice

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Flowchart of the dependency court process