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 hearing on a Petition for Termination of Guardianship filed by the mother, Nicole Scruggs. The guardians have consented to the termination and waived notice. There is no proof of service for the minors Matthew and Stephanie, father of Matthew, father of Stephanie and Danielle, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents of Matthew, paternal grandparents of Stephanie and Danielle, or siblings Alexis, Samantha, and Lillian. Insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice to these parties. These individuals may be served by mail. Probate Code § 1460.
The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s report filed on June 2, 2026, which raises concerns regarding the guardianship. In light of the report, the Court will appoint the Public Defender as counsel for the minors.
The matter is continued to Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition for Termination for Guardianship and confirmation of counsel. 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. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
GUARDIANSHIP OF CHARLEE SWINDLE
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