Orange County Social Services Agency v. Kevin J.

Opinion

RYLAARSDAM, J.

In this case, Kevin J.’s parental rights were terminated at a selection and implementation hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26). He exercised his statutory right to appeal. Because he is unable to afford counsel, this court appointed a competent attorney to represent him at taxpayer’s expense (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1435(b); In re Simeth (1974) 40 Cal.App.3d 982, 984 [115 Cal.Rptr. 617]) and provided him with a record at no cost (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 395). Counsel filed an opening brief providing us with an adequate summary of the facts. She did not argue against…