Charles S. v. Superior Court

Opinion

TROTTER, P. J.

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Orange County Superior Court, sitting as the juvenile court, denying him standing to participate in a permanency planning hearing regarding the future status of his 16-month-old grandson (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.25) 1 and terminating further visitation with the minor child. He claims his right to participate is predicated upon his status as grandparent, and that the trial court’s action precluded the presentation of evidence vital to a determination of the child’s best interests. We agree and issue a writ.

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Abel S. was born in…