Violent felony denies reunification services only if the victim was a child or co-parent
A juvenile court may deny family reunification services to a parent convicted of a violent felony only if the victim was a child or someone the parent shared a child with at the time. Before, any violent felony conviction was enough.
Who it affects
Parents in juvenile dependency cases with violent felony convictions
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1201: Family reunification services.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.