This is an official California Judicial Council approved form, a Citation for Publication Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.23 document for use in California courts. Complete the form by filling in the blanks as appropriate. Available for download now in Microsoft Word format. USLF control no. CA-JV-305
A Sunnyvale California Citation for Publication Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.23 refers to the legal action taken by the court in Sunnyvale, California, to notify interested parties regarding a child's dependency termination and planned adoption or permanent placement. This citation is issued in accordance with the welfare and institutions code section 366.23, which governs the proceedings concerning the permanent plan for children who have been removed from their parents' custody due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Under the mentioned code section, there are several types of Sunnyvale California Citation for Publication, such as: 1. General Citation for Publication: The court issues this citation to provide notice to all interested parties involved in the dependency case, including parents, guardians, relatives, and individuals with legal rights or interests in the child's welfare. It aims to inform them of the upcoming hearing and the potential termination of parental rights. 2. Service by Publication: In situations where the court determines that the location or identity of interested parties is unknown or cannot be reasonably ascertained, service by publication may be employed. This involves publicly announcing the citation and hearing details in a local newspaper or other publication to reach those individuals who may have a legal interest in the case. 3. Notice to Indian Tribes: If the child has Native American heritage, the court must provide notice to the appropriate Indian tribe or tribes as required by the Indian Child Welfare Act (IOWA). This notice ensures that the tribe has the opportunity to participate in the proceedings and potentially exercise its rights regarding the child's placement. In summary, a Sunnyvale California Citation for Publication Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.23 serves as a legal notice to inform interested parties about an upcoming hearing regarding a child's dependency termination and potential adoption or permanent placement. Different types of citations may be used based on the situation, including general citation for publication, service by publication, and notice to Indian tribes if applicable.
