Proposed State Ballot Measure Would Make Sweeping Changes to Public Records Act

On August 2, 2023, Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit organization focusing on consumer advocacy, submitted a proposed November 2024 ballot measure to the California Attorney General that would, among other amendments, make numerous changes to the California Public Records Act (CPRA). According to news reports, Consumer Watchdog has budgeted $5 million to support the qualification of the measure for the fall 2024 ballot.

2023-08-22T20:36:10-07:00August 14th, 2023|

Supreme Court Holds Parents Deprived Of Reunification Services Not Entitled to Automatic Relief

In Michael G. v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court (Kruger, J.) considered whether a juvenile court must automatically order the county to provide services beyond 18 months if it finds that the agency failed to provide reasonable services (here, between the 12- to 18-month extension period).  The Court held that the parent is not entitled to an automatic extension of services.

2023-08-22T18:25:08-07:00April 19th, 2023|
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