Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Order Of Appointment Of CASA {JUV-306}

SDSC JUV-306 - COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF CASA FOR NONMINOR DEPENDENT. This form is used in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego for the purpose of appointing a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for a nonminor dependent. CASAs are appointed to advocate for the best interests of children and youth involved in the dependency court system. The form states that the nonminor dependent is being referred to Voices for Children, Inc. for the appointment of a CASA. The CASA's name is specified, and it is mentioned that the nonminor dependent has agreed to the appointment. The order outlines the responsibilities and authority of the CASA, which include access to the records and files pertaining to the nonminor dependent maintained by the court, the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), the Probation Department, and any school the nonminor dependent is enrolled in. The CASA's access is authorized by this order. It is stated that the nonminor dependent may revoke their consent to the CASA's access to confidential information at any time. The CASA is prohibited from disclosing confidential information to anyone other than the assigned probation officer, social worker, attorney(s), or the court unless specifically authorized by the court. The CASA is given the right to attend all conferences and court hearings related to the nonminor dependent and will receive all reports from HHSA and/or the Probation Department at least 48 hours prior to court hearings. The CASA is tasked with investigating and reporting to the court any information that will assist the nonminor dependent in achieving independence. The CASA's work is under the general supervision of Voices for Children, Inc., an organization involved in the appointment and support of CASAs. The appointment is effective until further order of the court or until Voices for Children receives a written request for the CASA's removal by the nonminor dependent. The form concludes with the date of the order and the signature of the Judge/Referee of the Superior Court. Mandatory Form. Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 100-110. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.655. www.FormsWorkflow.com