Steve J. v. Superior Court

Petitioner Steve J. seeks extraordinary writ review (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26, subd. (l); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 39.1B) from respondent court’s order that a section 366.26 hearing be held June 13, 1995. He contends he received inadequate services for the purpose of reunifying with his dependent child, Jason J. On review, we find respondent did not err in finding petitioner received reasonable reunification services and in consequently setting the matter for a section 366.26 hearing. We also take this opportunity to address and focus attention on the recently adopted section 366.26, subdivision (l) and the rule implementing it, California Rules of Court, rule 39.1B (Rule 39.1B).

Facts

In November 1993, respondent adjudged minor Jason J., bom September 20, 1993, a dependent child of the court pursuant to section 360, subdivision (c). Respondent previously determined Jason came within its jurisdiction under section 300, subdivisions (b), (g) and (j). Specifically, the court found:

As of the November 1993 disposition hearing, petitioner reported he did not have a permanent home; he was living with a friend in Fresno. Further, the father had no source of income nor…