(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.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 30707
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). Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004 and 1752, Welfare and Institutions Code.
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).