Mardesich v. California Youthful Offender Parole Board

Opinion

STONE (S. J.), J.*

Destinni Ann Mardesich appeals the summary denial of her petition for writ of administrative mandamus which challenged an order of the Youthful Offender Parole Board (Board) returning her from the California Youth Authority (CYA) to the Orange County Superior Court for commitment to state prison.

We hold that because the Board’s decision directly affected a vested fundamental right, the trial court should have exercised its independent judgment in reviewing the Board’s decision. The trial court’s failure to do so precludes meaningful review by us. We reverse and remand…