(a) A ward may waive, with the concurrence of staff:
- (1) The time limits imposed by DDMS procedures, or
- (2) The presence of witnesses or witness statements at the fact finding hearing, or
- (3) The entire fact finding hearing if the ward makes a written admission of the allegations.
- (b) Staff members shall ensure that the waiver is voluntary, and the ward fully understands the implications of his waiver and the resultant impact.
- (c) Staff shall weigh such factors as age, intelligence and ability of the ward to comprehend the meaning and effect of his statement before accepting the ward's waiver.
- (d) A ward cannot waive the disposition hearing.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004 and 1752, Welfare and Institutions Code.
History
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4643 to title 9, section 30707 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).