In re Brandon F. CA4/1

DISCUSSION

When an appeal has become moot the reviewing court must dismiss the appeal. (In re

Ruby T. (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 1201, 1204.) An appeal becomes moot when, through no fault

of the respondent, the occurrence of an event renders it impossible for the appellate court to

grant the appellant effective relief. (In re Jessica K. (2000) 79 Cal.App.4th 1313, 1315-1316.)

The order terminating parental rights is now final. Thus, this court cannot grant Tony

any effective relief. (See In re Albert G. (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 132, 134-135.) Moreover,

the issues presented in the appeal regarding his section 388 petition and the qualifications of a

Kelsey S. father do not qualify as issues of first impression or continuing public interest

because they are well settled in established law. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

DISPOSITION

The appeal is dismissed.

MCDONALD, J.

WE CONCUR:

BENKE, Acting P. J.

NARES, J.

We take judicial notice of the August 3, 2012, juvenile court order terminating parental rights. 3