CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Control of Proceedings
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Control of proceedings in dependency matters; preference for informality

Juvenile ct. cannot adjudicate jurisdictional allegations against father based on facts and law not alleged in W&IC §300 petition.

Juvenile ct. violates parent's right to due process when it adjudicates jurisdictional allegations against parent based on facts and law not alleged in W&IC §300 petition.