GUARDIANSHIP OF SARAH FRANKLIN
Petition for Appointment of Guardian
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CASE NUMBER: 25PG-0033194 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 Appointment of Guardian of the Person and for setting of a contested hearing. The Court previously determined the matter to be properly noticed. The mother previously filed an objection. In light of the objection, the Court will appoint the Public Defender as counsel for the minor. The matter is continued to Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for confirmation of counsel and setting of a contested hearing. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
GUARDIANSHIP OF JOURNEY GULLINGS
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