Authors and respected experts Gary C. Seiser and the Honorable Kurt Kumli have created a comprehensive analytical publication for the difficult area of law known as juvenile law, which addresses both juvenile dependency (court intervention in family child matters) and juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by juveniles). The latest edition incorporates significant changes to the law, adds practice tips, and alerts professionals to issues ripe for development. Inside you'll find over 1200 pages of practical, timesaving guidance in Volume 1, plus another 1700 pages containing the text of the relevant state and federal statutes, codes, rules and regulations in Volume 2. The authors have selected the code sections, rules and regulations you need every day to practice in juvenile court in California. Additional contributing authors add to the wealth of information and provide more practice tips on the latest developments in California law.

This report provides a comprehensive view of the structure of California dependency courts, their successes, and the challenges facing them, and presents recommendations for court improvement.