Description
The Judicial Council of California’s Center for Families, Children and the Courts seeks a qualified contractor to author a statewide, practice‑oriented guide on competency standards and procedures for California juvenile‑justice cases. The guide will serve attorneys, bench officers, and justice partners, providing clear legal standards, evaluation processes, remediation expectations, due‑process protections, and practical tools such as flowcharts, checklists, and sample language. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, not to exceed $145,000, and runs from June 1 2026 to March 30 2027, with mandatory deliverables at set milestones. An optional one‑day training may be added at the Council’s discretion.
• Develop a comprehensive, ADA‑compliant written guide (print and digital) covering competency law, assessment, restoration, and related procedural safeguards.
• Conduct needs‑assessment meetings with judges and staff, produce draft and final versions, and supply all source files.
• Potentially deliver a one‑day training session on the guide’s use if the Council elects to exercise the optional task.