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Brazwell v. Wagner

Filing date
2010-03-23
Case type
Direct Representation
Location
California
Case jurisdiction
State Trial Courts
Court
Superior Court of California County of Alameda

This case challenged California's policy of denying cash assistance to relative caregivers when the children they care for get in trouble with the law and are returned home on probation.

Case Files

Files Filed by Date of Filing
Complaint

Title of Filing

Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate
Plaintiffs
Final Decision

Title of Filing

Order Granting Writ of Mandate
Court

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