Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in California

No jurisdiction

I was in the middle of a CPS case and have been taking domestic violence classes and therapy. I have been contesting the removal of my child from my home from the very beginning. They had my child out of my home for 30 days, but I got him back in the home two months ago. I went to court today to try and get the case dismissed once again (tried during 6 previous court dates to get case dismissed) and today when my lawyer asked to get case dismissed instead of six month review from CPS the judge said something about there being ''no jurisdiction'' and the case was dismissed. What does this mean exactly, ''no jurisdiction.'' Does that mean that I can treat this like I never got involved in CPS or does it just mean that the case was dismissed due to me having done all my classes? Please let me know, it sure is driving me crazy trying to figure out exactly what happened today in court. I have been fighting CPS for three months now due to removing my child from my care because I filed a restraining order against my boyfriend for emotional abuse (not physical).


Asked on 12/06/07, 8:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: No jurisdiction

This is good. The court is saying it doesn't have the power to keep the case and make decisions with regard to your child, whether because it didn't have jurisdiction to begin with, or because you have done everything you are supposed to do.

Keep in mind that this is a good thing that you are now out of the system. It can take people 6 months minimally, and sometimes longer, to get out of the system, and some people lose their kids.

Be very careful in the future. This will always be on file with social services. They will use it against you in the future if you do the least little thing.

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Answered on 12/07/07, 11:44 am


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