California AB890 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow for the transfer of jurisdiction for nonminor dependents.

California AB890 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow for the transfer of jurisdiction for nonminor dependents. The bill specifies that the county of residence for a nonminor dependent may be changed if the dependent requests it and the court finds it in the dependent's best interest. It also mandates that the court consider the nonminor dependent's request for a transfer during certain review hearings. The bill further outlines the criteria for transferring jurisdiction, including the nonminor dependent's intent to remain in the new county and their connections to the new county.

California AB890 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow for the transfer of jurisdiction for nonminor dependents.

California AB890 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to allow for the transfer of jurisdiction for nonminor dependents. The bill specifies that the county of residence for a nonminor dependent may be changed if the dependent requests it and the court finds it in the dependent's best interest. It also mandates that the court consider the nonminor dependent's request for a transfer during certain review hearings. The bill further outlines the criteria for transferring jurisdiction, including the nonminor dependent's intent to remain in the new county and their connections to the new county.