Madera — Citation to Parent (Appear) (MAD-JUV-022)

Source: https://www.madera.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/mad-juv-022-citation-appear-new-11-01-2023_0.pdf

MAD-JUV-022 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY

TELEPHONE NO: FAX NO. (Optional): E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MADERA STREET ADDRESS: 200 South G Street MAILING ADDRESS: 200 South G Street CITY AND ZIP CODE: Madera, CA 93637 BRANCH NAME: Juvenile Division IN RE: CASE NUMBER: CITATION TO PARENT

To (name(s)): ________________________________________________ You are hereby ordered to appear to show cause why the child(ren) listed below should not be declared free from your parental custody and control for the purpose of adoption according to the Petition on file herein. If you fail to appear at the time and place stated below, the court may terminate your parental rights to custody and control for the child(ren) and proceed with the adoption of the child(ren).

Name(s) of Child(ren)/Date of Birth

Date: Time: Department:

Address of court ☐ same as noted above ☐ other (specify):

1. _________________________________ 3. __________________________________
2. _________________________________ 4. __________________________________

You are hereby notified of the provisions of Family Code section 7860-7864, which provide the following:

1. Att thethe beginning of the proceeding, the court will consider whether to appoint counsel. If the Court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the Court will appoint counsel to represent the minor(s), whether or not the minor(s) is/are able to afford representation. The minor(s) will not be present in court unless the minor(s) request(s) it, or the Court so orders it.

2. IfIf aa parentparent of the minor appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the Court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The Court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both the minor and their parent.

3. Thehe CourtCourt may appoint either the public defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the Court. That amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, in such proportions as the Court believes to be just. If, however, the Court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county.

4. Thehe CourtCourt may continue the proceeding for not more than thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel to become acquainted with the case.

Date: ____________________ ___________________________, Clerk

By: _____________________________ Deputy Clerk

Form Adopted for Optional Use CITATION TO PARENT Page 1 of 1 Madera Superior Court Local Form MAD-JUV-022 [New 11/01/2023]