California AB1967 allows nonminors under 21 to petition for juvenile court jurisdiction if they were minors under guardianship or adoption.

California AB1967 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow nonminors under 21 to petition the juvenile court for dependency jurisdiction if they were minors under guardianship or adoption. The nonminor must meet criteria such as having a guardian or adoptive parent who died or no longer provides support. The court must hold a hearing within 15 days if there is a prima facie showing the nonminor meets the criteria. The bill also allows nonminors to enter voluntary reentry agreements to establish eligibility for foster care benefits.

California AB1967 allows nonminors under 21 to petition for juvenile court jurisdiction if they were minors under guardianship or adoption.

California AB1967 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow nonminors under 21 to petition the juvenile court for dependency jurisdiction if they were minors under guardianship or adoption. The nonminor must meet criteria such as having a guardian or adoptive parent who died or no longer provides support. The court must hold a hearing within 15 days if there is a prima facie showing the nonminor meets the criteria. The bill also allows nonminors to enter voluntary reentry agreements to establish eligibility for foster care benefits.