Conservatorship Status Review Calendar

To Join Department 12 “Zoom” Online

• Navigate to website: https://sonomacourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1603772262
• Enter Meeting ID: 160 377 2262
• And Password: 419097

To Join Department 12 “Zoom” By Phone:

• Call: +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) and enter same meeting ID and password as listed above.

Guide for Participating in Court Proceedings via Zoom for Dept 12:

• After joining the meeting and checking in with the clerk, please mute your audio when not speaking. This helps keep background noise to a minimum.
• Be mindful of background noise when your microphone is not muted. Avoid activities that could create additional noise, such as shuffling papers.
• Position your camera properly if you choose to use a web camera. Be sure it is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Make sure everything visible in the frame is appropriate for an appearance in court.
• If a confidential session becomes necessary it is incumbent on you to ensure you are able to participate from a private location so that unauthorized people cannot overhear or see the proceedings.
• Chat is enabled for the sharing of documents among participants and the court and to allow attorneys to communicate individually with each other or their clients only. No chat messages should be sent privately to the court as it would amount to an unauthorized ex parte communication. Neither should chat messages be sent to all participants unless directed by the court.
• The recording function has been disabled. Remember, the prohibition against recording court proceedings, even remote ones, remains.
• Be patient. Check in will take more time and the experience from those who have tried this before is that proceedings are a little slower generally.

1. Conservatorship of Esther Romero
   SPR56151
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The conservatorship shall continue without modification, except that the Public Defender is appointed as counsel for the conservatee.  A copy of these minutes shall be provided to the Public Defender by the court clerk.

The court investigator assessment in the amount of $600.00 is waived pursuant to the Order Granting the Request to Waive Court Fees filed February 17, 2026.

The matter is SET on Friday, February 4, 2028, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 12, for the biennial review and report of the court investigator.

2. Conservatorship of Jacob Jensen
   SPR69706
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The conservatorship shall continue without modification, except that the Public Defender is appointed as counsel for the conservatee.  A copy of these minutes shall be provided to the Public Defender by the court clerk.

The required forms have been received and reviewed and are satisfactory.

The court investigator assessment of $600.00 is waived pursuant to the Order Granting the Request to Waive Court Fees filed February 24, 2026.

The matter remains SET on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. on the Petition for Appointment of Limited Co-Conservators.

3. Conservatorship of Stephanie Negoesco
   SPR76527
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The Public Defender is appointed as counsel for the conservatee.  A copy of these minutes shall be provided to the Public Defender by the court clerk.

Counsel for conservatee is directed to meet with his client and discuss possible termination of the conservatorship.

The conservator is directed to file Judicial Council Form GC-080, Notice After Change of Residence of Conservatee, pursuant to Probate Code §2352, at least seven (7) days before the next hearing.

The matter is SET on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 12, for report of counsel for conservatee regarding possible termination of the conservatorship.  If  a petition for termination is filed at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, no appearances will be required and the matter will be dropped from calendar.

The limited conservator is directed to pay the court investigator assessment of $600.00, within 30 days, payable to the Sonoma County Superior Court. Please include the case number and name of the conservatorship and send payment to the Probate Clerk’s office.  However, if a fee waiver, based on the financial situation of the limited conservatee, is granted within 30 days, the fees shall not be payable.

4. Conservatorship of Joshua Apodaca
   SPR79234
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The conservatorship shall continue without modification, except that the Public Defender is appointed as counsel for the conservatee.  A copy of these minutes shall be provided to the Public Defender by the court clerk.

The matter is SET on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 12, for compliance review. The limited co-conservators are directed to file and serve the documents listed in the Report of Court Investigator filed on February 6, 2026. The Sonoma County Public Defender is to be served and included on the proofs of service.

The limited conservator is directed to pay the court investigator assessment of $600.00, within 30 days, payable to the Sonoma County Superior Court. Please include the case number and name of the conservatorship and send payment to the Probate Clerk’s office.  However, if a fee waiver, based on the financial situation of the limited conservatee, is granted within 30 days, the fees shall not be payable.

    ***End of Tentative Rulings***

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