In re J.C. CA4/2

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY

A. 2008 Dependency Case

In August 2008, Mother had three children: J1, J2, and J3. Their ages at that time

were three years, two years, and seven months, respectively. In that month, J3 was

treated at a hospital for a broken arm. The hospital contacted defendant and appellant

San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) and law enforcement

because the break was “suspicious.” Following an investigation, CFS filed petitions for

dependency jurisdiction concerning the three children. The court found true allegations,

among others, that J3 sustained a severe injury under Mother‟s care that would not have

occurred under adequate supervision and customary caretaking. In October 2009, after

Mother completed reunification services, the case was dismissed.

B. Initial Removal and Detention in 2011 Dependency Case

In August 2011, J1, J2, and J3 were ages six years, five years, and three years,

respectively. Mother was living with her boyfriend, Jermaine B., at the time.

1 All further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise indicated.

2 On August 21, 2011, J3 (the youngest) nearly drowned when…