San Diego County Department of Social Services v. Isaac O.

Facts

On March 18,1986, the Counselor in Mental Health of San Diego County petitioned (Petition) the superior court for that county for appointment of the conservator of the person of Isaac O. (Isaac), a minor nine years of age, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 5350 et seq. Isaac was personally served with a citation for conservatorship (Citation) and a copy of the petition. The petition indicates a copy of the conservatorship investigation report (Report) was attached to the Petition.

On March 31, 1986, Gloria Garcia, a county employee, filed a declaration of service by mail of the notice of hearing, Petition, and Report on Isaac’s counsel and upon Robert S. Stasko, M.D., Isaac’s treating psychiatrist. On the same date, Mrs. Garcia filed a declaration of service by mail of the notice of hearing and Petition on Isaac’s mother and siblings. A proof of personal service executed by Ellie Gonzalez was filed with the superior court April 3,1986, reflecting service of Petition and Citation on Isaac on April 1, 1986. Hearing on the Petition was noticed for April 15, 1986, but Isaac filed a “Waiver of Hearing and Demand for Jury Trial; Trial Setting Memo” on…