Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Families and children

Juvenile courts can end or change temporary probate guardianships without new notice

A juvenile court may end or modify a temporary probate guardianship at any hearing without separate notice, if the hearing notice warned of that possibility and the court finds the change is in the child's best interests.

Who it affects

Temporary guardians, parents and children in juvenile court cases

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.

Official text

California AB 1689: Juvenile courts: temporary probate guardianship.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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