In re Javier Z.
It was alleged in a juvenile dependency petition (Welf. & Inst. Code, 300)[1]filed March 6, 2007,[2]that, inter alia, appellant came within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (g). On March 7, the court found the allegations of this petition true, ordered appellant removed from the physical custody of his parent(s) or guardian(s) and placed responsibility for temporary placement and care of appellant with the Kern County Department of Human Services.
On May 10, 2007, a juvenile wardship petition ( 602) was filed in which it was alleged that on March 2, appellant committed petty theft (Pen. Code, 488). On May 24, the juvenile court ordered that a joint assessment be prepared pursuant to section 241.1. In a joint assessment report filed June 5, it was recommended that wardship was appropriate for appellant.
At the jurisdiction hearing on June 27, the court found the allegation of the wardship petition true and released appellant to the custody of the Beverly Group Home (BGH). On July 16, the court adjudged appellant a ward of the court, placed him on probation and released him to the custody of BGH staff for transportation to BGH. The instant appeal, i.e., the appeal in the wardship matter, followed. Appellants appointed appellate counsel has filed an opening brief which summarizes the pertinent facts, with citations to the record, raises no issues, and asks that this court independently review the record. (Peoplev.Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) Appellant has not responded to this courts invitation to submit additional briefing.
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