CA AB2607

Requires courts to hold periodic hearings at least every 15 days for minors and nonminors detained more than 15 days pending execution of commitment or disposition orders, with reviews commencing from initial detention.

Prohibits courts from finding delays reasonable if caused by administrative processes (workload, case transfers, report availability), probation officer failure to make reasonable efforts to identify placement, or delays in convening agency meetings.

Requires probation officers to assess availability of suitable temporary nonsecure placements or alternatives to continued detention when courts find delays unreasonable, and authorizes courts to order placement in such alternatives after consulting with interested parties including family.

Mandates minors or nonminors be released from juvenile detention upon court order placing them under probation officer supervision, unless the court determines a delay in release is reasonable under the new standards.

Allows placement of minors in approved resource family homes as defined in Section 16519.5, in addition to existing placement options with relatives, licensed facilities, and foster family agencies.