Petition for Termination of Guardianship
CASE NUMBER: 23PG-0032118 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 hearing on a Petition for Termination of Guardianship filed by the mother, Tiffany Darcy. The Court dispenses with notice to the deceased maternal grandparents. Proof of service has been filed for the Guardians/paternal grandparents and siblings. There is no proof of service of the Notice of Hearing and Petition for the father and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice. The father may be served by mail. Probate Code § 1460.
The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on June 23, 2026, which raises concerns and recommends appointing counsel for the minor. In light of the report, the Court will appoint private counsel Jacob Levin to represent the minor pursuant to Prob. Code §1470. This matter is continued to Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition for Termination of Guardianship and confirmation of counsel. 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 father.
In the alternative, if Petitioner cannot serve the father, the Court will require a declaration explaining in detail all efforts of Petitioner to locate and serve him and why he 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.
GUARDIANSHIP OF MATTHEW, EMMA & STELLA HOLLY
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