Michael G. v. Superior Court (2023) S271809 S271809; filed April 6, 2023. ![[Files/CaseFiles/S271809.PDF]] [Opinion PDF](https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/archive/S271809.PDF) ## Rule excerpts Supreme Court decision affirming the appellate judgment. This excerpt addresses the 2023 statutory framework for extending services beyond 18 months; reasonable services had been provided during the first 12 months. > A parent who has not received reasonable services may seek an extension of services beyond 18 months, but such extensions are not automatic: In addition to ensuring other statutory conditions are met, the juvenile court must consider the child’s interests in deciding whether the extension, and consequent delay to the child’s permanent placement, is warranted. (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 366.22, subd. (b), 352.) — Michael G. v. Superior Court (2023) S271809, slip op., p. 1.