In Re Axsana S.

Anthony D. appeals from juvenile court findings and orders denying him reunification services with his three-year-old daughter, Axsana S., pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 361.5 , subdivision (a). 1 Appellant was incarcerated throughout the dependency proceedings. At the time the challenged dispositional orders were made, he was being held in the Los Angeles County jail awaiting trial on murder charges. The juvenile court appointed counsel for him and ordered his transportation and appearance in compliance with his request to be present for the proceedings (Pen. Code, § 2625 ). However, Los Angeles County refused to release him for transport to attend the hearing. The juvenile court denied counsel's request to continue the proceedings until appellant's criminal case was completed and, in his absence, made the challenged orders.

Appellant contends (1) he was denied due process of law when he was not transported for the dispositional hearing, (2) the court's order denying him reunification services is not supported by substantial evidence and constitutes an abuse of discretion, and (3) the court erred by admitting improper hearsay evidence. We will affirm.

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