California Supreme Court Watch

#23-159 In re Robert F., S279743. (E080073; 90 Cal.App.5th 492; Riverside County Superior Court; SWJ1900756.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153), which presents the following issue: Does the duty of a child welfare agency to inquire of extended family members and others about a child’s potential Indian ancestry apply to children who are taken into custody under a protective custody warrant?

Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 7/26/2023

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.