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Juvenile Dependency

Dependency cases are initiated when children have been abandoned, neglected or abused by someone while in their parents’, guardian’s or custodian’s care, or cases where parents are unable or unwilling to care for their children.

Dependency cases can result in long-term foster care, guardianship proceedings, or termination of parental rights and adoption by a caring family. Dependency cases are filed pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code Section 300. (Most juveniles in delinquency cases and parents in dependency cases are eligible for Court-appointed attorneys if they cannot afford their own attorneys.)

Transfer-In Hearings

Schedule

Tues or Thurs at 9:00 AM, Department 18

Hall of Justice

600 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533

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Dependency

Primary Contact

Joan Maes

Supervisor

Direct Line : (707) 207-7438

Main Office : (707) 207-7345

SolanoJuvenileInOut@solano.courts.ca.gov

Back-Up Contact

Judy Walker

Operations Manager

Direct Line : (707) 207-7524

Main Office : (707) 207-7345

SolanoJuvenileInOut@solano.courts.ca.gov

Child Welfare

Lead Contact

Brian Bouknight

Social Services Supervisor

Phone : (707) 784-8437

bouknb@solanocounty.com

Secondary Contact

Shonda Avery

Dependency Investigations Supervisor

Phone : (707) 784-8446

savery@solanocounty.com

Juvenile Court Presiding Judge

Honorable Donna L. Stashyn

Department 18 Judge

Courtroom 101

Hall of Justice

600 Union Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533

Judicial Assistant : 707-207-7318

Hearing Scheduling : (707) 207-7345

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