Petition for Termination of Guardianship
CASE NUMBER: 25PG-0032904 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 Termination of Guardianship filed by the mother, Nicole Scruggs. A new Notice of Hearing has been filed for today’s date. However, there is no proof of service for Matthew, Stephanie, the father of Matthew, the father of Stephanie and Danielle, the maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents of Matthew, paternal grandparents of Stephanie and Danielle, or siblings. Insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice to these parties. All parties may be served by mail.
The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on June 2, 2026, which raises concerns about the guardianship and the safety of the children in either the guardians’ home or the mother’s home. Melissa Fanoe has been appointed as counsel for the minors. The Clerk is ordered to serve a copy of today’s minute order and the June 2, 2026 Investigator’s report on Children’s Services as a referral for investigation pursuant to Probate Code section 1513 and to explore alternative placement options.
This matter is continued to Monday, September 14, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition for Termination of Guardianship and status of referral to Children’s Services. 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.
GUARDIANSHIP OF ALONI THOMPSON
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