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FDAP April 2026 Panel Bulletin
Read on for important information about new panel members, upcoming trainings, and recent First District panel victories. Welcome to New ...
FDAP March 2026 Panel Bulletin
Read on for important information about submitting “drafts” to FDAP, a client communication research opportunity, upcoming trainings, and panel victories. ...
A173553
Father appealed from the combined six- and 12-month review hearing, arguing that he was not provided with reasonable services in two critical areas: 1) the AOD assessment and treatment and 2) special-needs parenting classes. The Court of Appeal agreed. Services were not reasonable when the Agency offered AOD and assessment services only a few weeks before the combined hearing and failed to provide any “useful, concrete resources” to help father enroll in the necessary parenting classes.
Recent Opinions & Review Grants
Short summaries of recent published opinions issued by the California Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Appellate Divisions – and recent review grants issued by the California Supreme Court – in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment cases.
Pending Issues & Legislation
Information on pending issues in the California and United States Supreme Courts and on new and pending legislation in the California Legislature.