Legal Opinion
Contra Costa County Department v. Ted B.
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 25, 1987No. A031383Published
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
POCHÉ, J.
—The novel issue presented is whether the juvenile court can order that a dependent minor undergo periodic medical monitoring to detect the possible recurrence of a life-threatening disease notwithstanding objections by the child’s parents that such would violate their religious beliefs and constitutional rights.
Background
The history and pertinent circumstances behind this appeal can be briefly summarized.
The minor, Eric B., was bom on November 22, 1980. His parents are Christian Scientists. In September of 1983 the parents noticed a problem with one of Eric’s eyes and took…
2Cases cited42 opinions
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