Julie W. v. Superior Court
Julie Ann W. and her brother, Danny, were removed from their parents custody in October 2006, and a dependency petition was filed on their behalf. A contested jurisdiction hearing was held over 21 court days, from November 17 to December 29, 2006. The children were adjudicated dependents of the juvenile court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b) (failure to protect). Before the disposition hearing was held, the attorney for the mother, Julie W., was granted leave to withdraw, and Arthur LaCilento was substituted in his place. The court indicated it would consider the testimony thats been given in the lengthy [jurisdiction] hearing in deciding disposition. And if there is a need for any additional testimony as to disposition, the court will hear it if its required.
Let a peremptory writ of mandate issue (1) directing the juvenile court to vacate its order denying the request for the reporters transcripts of the jurisdiction hearing and issue an order granting the request and (2) directing the juvenile court to continue the disposition hearing to a date that allows time for the preparation of the transcripts and their review by the mothers counsel. The temporary stay is dissolved. This opinion is made final immediately as to this court. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.264(b)(3).)
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