Petition to Remove Guardian; Petition for Appointment of a Successor Guardian
GUARDIANSHIP OF ISRAEL JONES CASE NUMBER: 25PG-0033053 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 to Remove Guardian and Petition for Appointment of a Successor Guardian of the Person. The Petitions were filed by the minor’s uncle, Jack Thomas. Letters of Temporary Guardianship were not requested. The current Guardian is Emily Wilder.
Petition to Remove Guardian. The Court dispenses with notice to the deceased mother, father, and unknown paternal grandparents. There is no proof of service of the Notice of Hearing and Petition for the guardian, minor, maternal grandparents, and siblings. Considering the consents and waiver of notice to Petitioner’s appointment as guardian as stated below, the Court will find all parties to have notice. The matter has been properly noticed. No objections have been raised. The paperwork appears to be in order.
Petition to Appoint Successor Guardian. The guardian, minor, maternal grandparents, and siblings have consented to the guardianship and waived notice. The Court dispenses with notice to the deceased mother, father, and unknown paternal grandparents. The matter has been properly noticed. No objections have been raised. The paperwork appears to be in order. The Indian Child Inquiry Attachment indicates the minor is not 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.
The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on July 28, 2026, which recommends the Court stay the Petition to allow additional time for Petitioner to obtain appropriate housing. The matter is continued to Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on both Petitions. Notice is preserved. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
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