Humboldt County Department of Social Services v. Christine R.

Opinion

HANING, J.

Christine R. appeals from judgments declaring her three minor children free from parental custody and control pursuant to Civil Code section 232, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(7).1 The minors were all adju*225dicated dependent children of the juvenile court prior to January 1, 1989. (See Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26 [procedures applicable to minors adjudicated dependent children on or after January 1, 1989].) We conclude the matter must be reversed due to respondent’s failure to prepare and submit to the court the written investigation report required by section 233.

Section 233…