Guardianship of Jasper Sterling Shaffer, Malloy Arthur Shaffer

The Court acknowledges the Court Investigator Memo filed on March 26, 2026. The Guardian is directed to review the filed Court Investigator Memo and address or cure the deficiencies identified therein. The matter is CONTINUED approximately 60 days to July 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 5 for further review of the Petition for Appointment of Successor Guardian. If the Guardian has at that time filed an amended petition that cures the deficiencies described in the Court Investigator Memo, an appearance will be waived, and a new hearing date shall be set for the filing of the annual Status Report.

4. Guardianship of Jaylah Angelina Ventura Govea 25PR01518 To Set

TENTATIVE RULING:

APPEARANCES BY ZOOM OR IN PERSON ARE REQUIRED. Because of the need to relieve Ms. Dunst as Minor’s Counsel, and appoint new counsel so close to the May 5, 2026, hearing date, the Court will address the appointment of a replacement Minor’s Counsel and scheduling of the trial date only.

The Court will specially set the matter for an evidentiary hearing at a time and date convenient to the Court and the parties. All parties should also be prepared to identify a reasonable date for the exchange of witness lists and documents (if any) which he/she/they intend to submit for the Court’s consideration at the evidentiary hearing. Finally, all parties are hereby advised that strict compliance with local rules will be required. They should take special review Local Rules 6.2.F. which requires, among other things, that parties meet and confer for purposes of making reasonable efforts to informally resolve any controversies and to file Statements of Issues or Settlement prior to an evidentiary hearing.

5. Guardianship of Baryond Carlos Ward Torassa 26PR00062 Appointment of Guardian

TENTATIVE RULING:

APPEARANCES ARE NOT REQUIRED. The Court acknowledges the Court Investigator Memo filed on March 13, 2026. After review of the memo and acting upon the recommendation contained therein, the matter is now back for further consideration of the petition for guardianship. The prior stay of proceeding issued by this court on March 17, 2026, is lifted. The petitioner is directed to review the filed Court Investigator Memo and address or cure the deficiencies identified on page 4 at recommendation #3 therein.

This matter is CONTINUED for approximately 60 days to allow petitioner to complete and file the petition and for the Court to complete its investigation. The case is set on July 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 5. If the petitioner has at that time filed a completed petition and the Court Investigator has been able to conclude the Court’s inquiry, an appearance will be waived, and a new hearing date shall be set for one year out for the filing of the annual Status Report.