Is a case moot when the decision of the reviewing court can have no practical impact or provide effectual relief?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. J.D. (In re J.D.), 2d Crim. No. B275710 (Cal. App. 2017):

"A case is moot when the decision of the reviewing court 'can have no practical impact or provide the parties effectual relief. [Citation.]' [Citation.] 'When no effective relief can be granted, an appeal is moot and will be dismissed.' [Citation.]" (MHC Operating Limited Partnership v. City of San Jose (2003) 106 Cal.App.4th 204, 214.) Now that appellant is no longer on probation, we conclude that the appeal challenging the terms of his probation is moot and should be dismissed.

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