What is the effect of an order requiring an independent review of the record in a personal injury case?

After reviewing the record, appellant's court-appointed counsel filed an opening brief asking this court to review the record independently pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. On July 29, 2016, we sent a letter to appellant's last known address, advising him that he had 30 days within which to submit by brief or letter any contentions or argument he wished this court to consider. We received no response.

This court has examined the entire record, and is satisfied no arguable issues exist. Appellant has, by virtue of counsel's compliance with the Wende procedure and our review of the record, received adequate and effective appellate review of the jurisdictional and dispositional orders. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 278.)

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The judgment is affirmed.