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continuing public interestIn_re_Adrianna_P

Aug 20 2008

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In re Adrianna P. 8/20/08 CA4/1

The Issues Raised on Appeal Are Not MootIn_re_Adrianna_P_D052400_moot_family_reunification

DISCUSSION

I.  The Issues Raised on Appeal Are Not Moot

            Andrew, Maurice and Esther (respondents) contend the issues raised on appeal have been rendered moot because Andrew and Maurice have received services for more than six months.[3]  Respondents argue because the ordered services cannot be rescinded, this court cannot grant effective relief and should therefore dismiss the appeal as moot.  (In re Christina A. (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 1153, 1158.) 

            Appellants assert this action, if moot, involves a matter of continuing public interest that is likely to recur, and this court should exercise its inherent discretion to resolve the issue.  (In re Robert A. (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 174, 182; In re Miguel A. (2007) 156 Cal.App.4th 389, 391.) 

            We exercise our discretion to resolve the issues of first impression raised here as matters of continuing public interest that are likely to recur.  (In re Robert A., supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at p. 182.)