Bill Text: CA AB2000 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Amended

California Assembly Bill 2000 (Prior Session Legislation)

CA State Legislature page for AB2000

Bill Title: Wards: termination of juvenile court jurisdiction.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2016-11-30 - From Senate committee without further action. [AB2000 Detail]

Download: California-2015-AB2000-Amended.html

BILL NUMBER: AB 2000	AMENDED
	BILL TEXT

	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 31, 2016
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MARCH 28, 2016

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Campos

                        FEBRUARY 16, 2016

   An act to add Section 607.6 to the Welfare and Institutions Code,
relating to juveniles.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 2000, as amended, Campos. Wards: termination of juvenile court
jurisdiction.
   Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court,
which may adjudge a minor to be a ward of the court on the basis of
the minor's delinquent behavior. Under existing law, the jurisdiction
of the juvenile court may continue until the ward attains 21 or 25
years of age, depending on the nature of the offense. Existing law
requires the juvenile court to hold a hearing prior to terminating
jurisdiction over a ward who is subject to an order of foster care,
as specified. Under existing law, whenever the juvenile court
terminates jurisdiction over a ward who has also been designated a
dependent of the court or previously placed into foster care, the
probation or parole officer is required to provide the ward with
specified information and documents relating to benefits for former
foster children.
   This bill would prohibit the juvenile court from terminating
jurisdiction over a ward  who has attained 17 years of age 
until the court conducts a hearing and finds that the probation
department has provided, or made reasonable efforts to provide,
certain information, documents, and services to the ward.  The
bill would authorize a juvenile court, at its discretion, to make
these provisions applicable to a ward under 17 years of age, if
requested by the ward, and if the court finds that doing so is in the
ward's best interest.  By imposing  this duty 
 duties  on probation officers, this bill would impose a
state-mandated local program. The bill would also direct the Judicial
Council to develop and implement standards and forms necessary to
implement these provisions.
   The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the
state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
reimbursement.
   This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates
determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state,
reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these
statutory provisions.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: yes.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 607.6 is added to the Welfare and Institutions
Code, to read:
   607.6.  (a) The juvenile court shall not terminate jurisdiction
over a ward  who has attained 17 years of age, and who is not
subject to Section 607.3,  until a hearing is conducted pursuant
to this section and the court finds that the following information,
documents, and services have been provided to the ward, or, in any
case in which the information, document, or service is unavailable or
cannot be provided, that the probation officer has made reasonable
efforts to provide the following information, documents, or services
to the ward:
   (1) Written information concerning the ward's case, including any
known information regarding the ward's Indian heritage or tribal
connections, if applicable, directions on how to access the documents
the ward is entitled to inspect under Section 827, and the date on
which the jurisdiction of the juvenile court would be terminated.
   (2) Written information regarding any psychoactive or other
medications that the ward is taking, including the dosage, the reason
the medications were prescribed, contact information of the
prescribing doctor or psychiatrist, and information regarding how to
maintain the medication regimen if the ward so chooses.
   (3) The following documents:
   (A) Social security card, or a photocopy thereof.
   (B) Certified copy of his or her birth certificate.
   (C) Health and education summary, as described in subdivision (a)
of Section 16010, if applicable.
   (D) Driver's license, as described in Section 12500 of the Vehicle
Code, or identification card, as described in Section 13000 of the
Vehicle Code.
   (E) A letter prepared by the probation department that includes
the following information:
   (i) The ward's name and date of birth.
   (ii) The dates during which the ward was within the jurisdiction
of the juvenile court.
   (F) If applicable, the death certificate of the parent or parents.

   (G) An advance health care directive form.
   (4) Assistance with completing an application for Medi-Cal or
assistance with obtaining other health insurance, unless the ward has
health insurance.
   (5) Referrals to transitional housing, if available, or referrals
to assistance with securing other housing, unless the ward has
housing.
   (6) Referrals for assistance with obtaining employment or other
financial support.
   (7) Referrals for assistance in applying for admission to college
or to a vocational training program or other educational institution
and in obtaining financial aid, where appropriate.
   (8) If the ward has been in out-of-home placement for 90 days or
longer from the date the ward entered foster care or  was 
committed or detained for 90 days or longer, contact information in
the ward's file for individuals who are important to the ward, based
on the ward's best interests.
   (9) Information about the sealing of juvenile records as required
by subdivision (h) of Section 781, including information on the
sealing provisions of Section 786 and other applicable provisions
regarding the sealing of juvenile records.
   (10) If the ward has applied for special immigrant juvenile status
or otherwise applied for legal residency, and the application is
being processed, information on the status of the application and
whether an active juvenile court case is required for approval of the
application.
   (b) The ward shall not be held in physical confinement or subject
to any terms or conditions of probation if a continuance of the
termination hearing is required solely for the probation department
to comply with the requirements of this section.
   (c) If the ward has met his or her rehabilitative goal and
requests immediate termination of jurisdiction, the termination shall
not be delayed for the probation department to comply with this
section. 
   (d) A juvenile court may, in its discretion, make the provision of
information, documents, services, and referrals for service required
by this section applicable to a ward under 17 years of age, if
requested by the ward, and if the court finds that doing so is in the
best interest of the ward.  
   (e) The ward, after having an opportunity to confer with the ward'
s counsel, may waive the right to receive the information, documents,
services, and referrals for service specified in this section. 

   (d) 
    (f)  The Judicial Council shall develop and implement
standards, and develop and adopt appropriate forms, necessary to
implement this section.
  SEC. 2.  If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this
act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local
agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant
to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of
the Government Code.