Christopher D. v. Superior Court

Christopher D. seeks writ review of a juvenile court order terminating reunification services as to his minor daughter, Sadie D., and setting a hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. 1 Christopher contends the court erred by finding he had been provided reasonable visitation services. We grant the petition. Christopher’s request for a stay is denied.

FACTUAL 2 AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Christopher D. and Jade H., 3 both of whom have lengthy substance abuse histories, are the parents of Sadie D. In August 2011, police conducted a Fourth Amendment waiver search of the home where Christopher and Jade lived with then almost two-year-old Sadie. The home was cluttered with dirty clothes and dishes. In the bedroom where Sadie slept, police discovered drug paraphernalia, including needles and a pipe, which were accessible to Sadie. Both parents admitted to recent use of illegal drugs, and Jade was determined to be presently under the influence of a controlled substance. Sadie was observed to be in poor physical condition: she was dirty and had multiple bruises, a diaper rash and cavities, which were indicative of chronic neglect. Sadie was taken into…