San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency v. Laura C.

Opinion

McINTYRE, J.

Appellants, the minor, Esperanza C., and her mother, Laura C., appeal orders denying their petitions for modification under Welfare and Institutions Code section 388. (All statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise specified.) Appellants contend the court erred when it determined it did not have jurisdiction to review the social services agency’s denial of a criminal records exemption for abuse of discretion.

When a child is removed from parental custody, the Legislature prefers placement with the child’s relatives, whenever possible. (In…