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Order Appointing Temporary Guardian

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2009

This form is used by the court to officially write down a decision appointing a person to act as a temporary guardian. It records the details of the hearing and the specific orders being given by the judge.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision to appoint a person to act as temporary guardian.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a guardianship case when the court decides it needs to appoint someone temporarily to care for a person or manage their property until a final hearing can take place.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is for the court to use when making an official order. It is not filled out by the petitioner or respondent.
What does this form do?
It states the court's decision to appoint a person as a temporary guardian for a person or for property.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The form mentions that a bond amount might be fixed, and deposits might be ordered, but it does not state a filing fee.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2009.

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