In re Baby Boy M.
Appellant F.L. is the biological father of dependent child, Baby Boy M., whom the Kern County Superior Court has freed for adoption (Welf. & Inst. Code, 366.26).[1] In his appeal from the order terminating his parental rights, appellant challenges the constitutionality of section 293, which sets forth the notice requirements for a juvenile dependency status review hearing. In pertinent part, the section requires notice to [t]he presumed father or any father receiving services. ( 293, subd. (a)(2).) At the time of the status review hearing in F.L.s dependency, appellant was considered the childs alleged father and he was not receiving services. Appellant contends section 293 unconstitutionally deprived him, as an alleged father, notice of the status review hearing as well as his right to counsel and the opportunity to be heard. On review, Court affirm.
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