In the Matter of Guardianship of Jalen Joseph Dean Merritt

Case Management Conference

TENTATIVE RULING: No appearances required. The required document has been received and reviewed. The matter is set for the next annual Case Management Conference at 9:00 a.m. on July 6, 2027, in Department 61 for review of compliance with the filing of the Confidential Guardianship Status Report (Judicial Council Form GC-251). If a completed GC-251 has been filed in a timely fashion prior to the court date, appearances will be waived.

5. Guardianship of Jalen Joseph Dean Merritt 24PR00958 Order to Show Cause

TENTATIVE RULING:

No appearances required. The Order to Show Cause filed June 12, 2026, is vacated. The required document has been received and reviewed. The matter is set for the next annual Case Management Conference at 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2027, in Department 61 for review of compliance with the filing of the Confidential Guardianship Status Report (Judicial Council Form GC-251). If a completed GC-251 has been filed in a timely fashion prior to the court date, appearances will be waived.

6. Guardianship of Zayden Natalie Dailyn Yoder 24PR01083 Case Management Conference

TENTATIVE RULING: Appearances ARE REQUIRED. The Guardian is to appear and address the issues of education and school enrollment of the ward, as well as transfer of the guardianship to the state of Indiana. The required status report has been received and reviewed. In addition to the court appearance on July 7, 2026, the matter is set for the next annual Case Management Conference at 9:00 a.m. on July 6, 2027, in Department 61 for review of compliance with the filing of the Confidential Guardianship Status Report (Judicial Council Form GC-251). Assuming the guardianship continues to exist in the state of California, if a completed GC-251 has been filed in a timely fashion prior to the court date, appearances will be waived.