In re J.A.
Alameda County Social Services Agency (agency) filed a petition pursuant to section 300, subdivision (b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code on behalf of Minors. Following a jurisdiction and disposition hearing, the juvenile court found the allegations in the amended petition true and removed both boys from the custody of mother. Mother contends that the court made its jurisdiction findings without providing her with the admonishments required under California Rules of Court, rules 5.534(j)(1) and 5.682(b), and such error requires automatic reversal. Additionally, mother maintains that substantial evidence did not support the jurisdiction and disposition findings. Court conclude that the juvenile court erred in failing to provide the required admonishments, but such error was harmless. Court also determine that substantial evidence supported the lower court's jurisdiction and disposition findings.
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