AB 1967: Juveniles.

This bill aims to improve the handling of minors in the juvenile court system. It requires social workers to assess the safety of the home of those who hold custodial rights of a minor when the minor is residing at a residential facility. The bill also allows minors to submit applications to commence proceedings by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail. The court is required to review the social worker's decision within 14 days of the minor's application for review. The bill expands the eligibility criteria for a nonminor to file a petition to assume dependency jurisdiction over themselves. The bill also introduces the concept of a voluntary reentry agreement, which allows nonminors to establish eligibility for foster care benefits. However, benefits paid on behalf of the nonminor are suspended until the court determines it should not assume dependency jurisdiction or until dependency jur…