In re Le.Z.
A mother appeals from the juvenile courts adjudication and dispositional orders in a dependency proceeding in which Mothers daughter, Le.Z., was declared a child of the juvenile court. We conclude although substantial evidence did not support the jurisdictional finding pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (j),[1] substantial evidence did support the jurisdictional findings pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b). Therefore the jurisdictional order and the dispositional order removing Le.Z. from her parents custody should be affirmed. Court also find that the juvenile courts denial of Mothers request to represent herself was not an abuse of discretion. Court reverse the jurisdictional finding pursuant to section 300, subdivision (j), but otherwise affirm the jurisdictional and dispositional orders.
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