Cal. Probate Code § 1516 : California Probate Code — Guardianship, Conservatorship, And Other Protective Proceedings — Establishment Of Guardianship — Appointment Of Guardian Generally — Notice of hearing to local agency designated to investigate guardianships

31 Aug 2016

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

(a) In each case involving a petition for guardianship of the person, the petitioner shall mail a notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition, at least 15 days prior to the hearing, to the local agency designated by the board of supervisors to investigate guardianships for the court. The local social services agency providing child protection services shall screen the name of the guardian for prior referrals of neglect or abuse of minors. The results of this screening shall be provided to the court.
(b) This section does not apply to guardianships resulting from a permanency plan for a dependent child pursuant to Section 366.25 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Ca. Prob. Code § 1516