California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 727.2

WIC § 727.2 Effective Jun 30, 2022Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 2 · Art. 18

Statute text

The purpose of this section is to provide a means to monitor the safety and well-being of every minor in foster care who has been declared a ward of the juvenile court pursuant to Section 601 or 602 and to ensure that everything reasonably possible is done to facilitate the safe and early return of the minor to the minor’s home or to establish an alternative permanent plan for the minor.

(a)If the court orders the care, custody, and control of the minor to be under the supervision of the probation officer for placement pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 727, the juvenile court shall order the probation department to ensure the provision of reunification services to facilitate the safe return of the minor to the minor’s home or the permanent placement of the minor, and to address the needs of the minor while in foster care, except as provided in subdivision (b).

(b)(1) Reunification services need not be provided to a parent or legal guardian if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that one or more of the following is true:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 50, Sec. 27. (SB 187) Effective June 30, 2022.