Guardianship of Azeliegha Vorobets

GUARDIANSHIP OF AZELIEGHA VOROBETS CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033309 Disclosure Re: guardianship cases involving Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency-Judge Wood discloses that her step-daughter, Erinn Watts, is the Administrative Branch Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. In that position, Judge Wood’s step-daughter does not have any involvement in the investigation, management, prosecution or defense of guardianship cases. However, the Court makes this disclosure of an employment relationship between an investigating agency and the Court’s first degree relative as required by California Code of Judicial Ethics.

This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person. The Petition was filed by the minor’s uncle, Bryan Padua. Letters of Temporary Guardianship were not requested. The mother has been personally served. The matter has been properly noticed. The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on April 14, 2026, which recommends granting the Petition. The Court will inquire whether the child is or may be an Indian child. If Petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, they must make further inquiry to learn about the child’s Indian heritage.

This matter is also on calendar for confirmation of counsel. The father, stepmother, and paternal grandmother have filed objections. At the last hearing, the Public Defender was appointed as counsel for the minor. The Public Defender has filed a Motion Declining Appointment and Request to be Relieved as Council set for hearing on June 22, 2026. The Court notes that the stepmother and paternal grandmother have filed a competing Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person currently set for hearing on June 22, 2026. This matter is continued to Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person filed by Mr. Padua and confirmation of counsel. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.