In re Andrew C.
Minor Andrew C. was first committed to Californias Youth Authority (CYA)[1] at the age of 12 after quickly failing placements in four group homes. The Monterey County Superior Court rescinded this initial commitment after two months. The juvenile court again committed minor to CYA at the age of 13 after minor had failed in a home placement, three times in two group homes, and at the Monterey County Probation Youth Center. On appeal, minor challenges his CYA commitment, arguing that it is not supported by the factors on which the court relied and that the court overlooked or improperly weighed other factors precluding this commitment. In support of these arguments, he requests us to recognize current conditions at CYA by taking judicial notice or additional evidence on appeal. Minor also contends that the juvenile court failed its obligation under Welfare and Institutions Code section 241.1 to determine whether minor should have been treated as a dependent, and not a delinquent, child. For the reasons stated below, Court affirm the CYA commitment.
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