CA SB1336

Requires juvenile courts to make a finding as to whether social workers exercised due diligence in identifying, locating, and notifying a child's relatives when the child is removed from parental custody.

Establishes specific examples of due diligence that courts may consider, including asking the child about relatives, obtaining location information, reviewing case files, contacting relatives, and using internet search tools.

Mandates that courts review the social study submitted by the social worker and specifically state in their judgment that the study has been read and considered before making dispositional decisions.

Applies when a child is determined to be a dependent of the juvenile court under Section 300 and removed from parental or guardian custody.