In Re Shaieb

The parents of William, born July 11, 1946, appeal from a judgment in favor of the County of San Diego (County) for the cost of care, support and maintenance of William while a ward of the juvenile court; and while awaiting hearing of a petition for wardship.

The judgment is based upon findings, one of which is that the parents (Shaieb) have sufficient moneys and assets to enable them to reimburse in full the cost to County for care, support and maintenance.

Factual Background

On July 18, 1963, a petition was filed to have William declared a ward under section 602, Welfare and Institutions Code.

On August 14 an order was made for his detention in Juvenile Hall based upon a finding that such detention was necessary for the protection of the property and persons of others.

On August 15 a second petition was filed under section 602, which alleged a violation of sections 245 and 459, Penal Code; on August 16, the court found the allegations of the second petition to be true and ordered William detained pending further hearing.

On August 30 William was declared a ward and ordered in custody of the probation officer, to be placed in the home of Shaieb pending other…