California Court of Appeal

In a guardianship matter, where three minors seek special immigrant juvenile status (SIJ status) pursuant to title 8 U.S.C. section 1101 and 8 C.F.R part 204.11 (2012), the trial court's order denying their request for findings, including that they are dependent upon the court and have been legally placed in the custody of an individual appointed by a juvenile court, petition for review is granted because: 1) the federal statutes and regulations and the state statutes authorize the superior court sitting as a probate court to make such findings; and 2) the superior court rules recognize its authority to do so.

Appellate Information

• Decided 07/02/2012
• Published 07/02/2012

Judges

• MALLANO

Court

• California Court of Appeal

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