Guardianships.

Existing law establishes the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, under which a minor may be adjudged to be a dependent of the court if the minor has been abused or neglected, as specified. Existing law authorizes the juvenile court to order a legal guardianship, appoint a legal guardian, or issue letters of guardianship with respect to a minor adjudged to be a dependent. Existing law also authorizes a social worker to undertake a program of supervision of the minor in lieu of filing a dependency petition with the juvenile court, with the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. Existing law requires the Judicial Council to prepare a pamphlet in dependency cases that assists potential…