In the Matter of Rhiannon Martin

CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033277 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 aunt, Tanisha Aroyan. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on March 10, 2026, and are set to expire today unless further extended.

The Court dispenses with notice to the deceased paternal grandfather. The maternal grandmother, and siblings Bradley, Brian, Russell, and Tuler have consented to the guardianship and waived notice. There is no valid proof of service of the Notice of Hearing and Petition for the minor, mother, father, and paternal grandmother. The proof of service for the minor, mother, father, and paternal grandmother filed on May 21, 2026, is a form used as an attachment to a Notice of Hearing. The proof of service is not attached to a Notice of Hearing and a new Notice of Hearing has not been filed for today’s date. The Court must assume that notice of the prior hearing was served. This is insufficient.

The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on April 21, 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 continued to Monday, July 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition. The Temporary Guardianship is ORDERED to remain in effect until the continued hearing date. Petitioner is required to file and serve a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the Petition, on the parties identified above. In the alternative, if Petitioner cannot serve the parties identified, the Court will require a declaration explaining in detail all efforts of Petitioner to locate and serve them and why they cannot be served, to permit the Court to dispense with notice. Warning: Failure to properly effect service or provide adequate basis to dispense with service as to the necessary parties will result in denial of the Petition. Notice is preserved. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.