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V.
DISPOSITION HEARING
§5.01
Purpose
The purpose
of a disposition hearing is to determine whether the child should
be declared a dependent of the juvenile court. [See WIC §360(d).]
If dependency
is declared, another purpose of the hearing is to determine the proper
home for a dependent child. [WIC §358(a).] The primary goal is to permit the child to remain
with his or her family, preferably with a parent. If the child is
removed, the primary goal is to facilitate reunification and ensure
that the child’s needs are met during the reunification period.
[See In re Baby Girl D. (1989) 208 CA3d 1489, 1493.]
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