Bill > AB890

This bill addresses the legal procedures for changing the county of residence for nonminor dependents (individuals over 18 who are still under juvenile court jurisdiction) in the California welfare system. The bill expands the existing rules by allowing a nonminor dependent to request a transfer of jurisdiction to a new county if the court determines such a transfer is in their best interest. When making this determination, the court will consider factors such as access to services, the social worker's position, the nonminor's potential residency qualifications, established connections to the new county (through employment, education, housing, or supportive relationships), and involvement in other legal cases. The bill requires courts to issue a transfer order within 30 court days of the nonminor dependent's request and mandates that the new county assumes jurisdiction within 10 calendar days of the transfer order. Additionally, the bill requires that during review hearings, the court must consider whether the nonminor dependent wants to transfer jurisdiction to a new county, ensuring that the nonminor dependent's preferences and needs are taken into account throughout the process.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB890