In re Clara M.
Marina F. (mother) appeals from a 2013 order terminating parental rights (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26)[1] to her 14-year-old daughter, Clara. After reviewing the entire record, mother’s court-appointed appellate counsel informed this court he could find no arguable issues to raise on mother’s behalf. Counsel requested and this court granted leave for mother to personally file a letter setting forth a good cause showing that an arguable issue of reversible error does exist. (In re Phoenix H. (2009) 47 Cal.4th 835, 844.)
After the time to file a letter brief expired, this court received a photocopy of a letter apparently from mother in which she asks to regain custody of Clara. According to the letter, mother is “doing what [the] judge ordered.†The letter also claims Clara is suffering and needs mother. On review, we conclude the letter does not amount to a good cause showing that an arguable issue of reversible error does exist. (In re Phoenix H., supra, 47 Cal.4th at p. 844.) Accordingly, we will dismiss the appeal.
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