Petition for Termination of Guardianship
CASE NUMBER: CVPG20-0030500 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, Jamie Gutzman. The guardian, minor, and maternal grandmother have consented to the Petition and waived notice. Proof of service has been filed for the father and paternal grandfather.
There is no proof of service of the Notice of Hearing and Petition for the siblings, Jayden and Jasmine, and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice. The siblings may be served by mail.
The Court has reviewed the Children’s Services report filed on May 14, 2026, which recommends granting the Petition. This matter is continued to Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition to Terminate.
The 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. Petitioner is reminded that someone over the age of 18 who is not a party to the action must effectuate service and complete the proof of service.
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 SAGE MEDRANO
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