Juvenile Dependency
Juvenile Dependency
Dependency cases are initiated when children have been abandoned, neglected or abused by someone while in their parents’, guardian’s or custodian’s care, or cases where parents are unable or unwilling to care for their children.
Dependency cases can result in long-term foster care, guardianship proceedings, or termination of parental rights and adoption by a caring family. Dependency cases are filed pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code Section 300. (Most juveniles in delinquency cases and parents in dependency cases are eligible for Court-appointed attorneys if they cannot afford their own attorneys.)
Transfer-In Hearings
Schedule
Tues or Thurs at 9:00 AM, Department 16
Hall of Justice
600 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
Single Point Of Contact
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Dependency
Primary Contact
Joan Maes
Supervisor
Direct Line : (707) 207-7438
Main Office : (707) 207-7345 -
Back up Contact
Christine Walker
Operations Manager
Direct Line : (707) 207-7449
Main Office : (707) 207-7345 -
Child Welfare
Lead Contact
Brian Bouknight
Social Services Supervisor
Phone : (707) 784-8437 -
Secondary Contact
Iyeisha Miller
Social Services Supervisor
Phone : (707) 784-8421 -
Juvenile Court Presiding Judge
Honorable Dora M. Rios
Department 16 Judge
Courtroom 101
Hall of Justice
600 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533Judicial Assistant : (707) 207-7316
Hearing Scheduling : (707) 207-7345