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Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016

This form is used by the court to write down its official decision regarding a child who is a Special Immigrant Juvenile. It records findings about the child's custody and where the child should be placed.

The court describes it as: States the court's decision to appoint a guardian or conservator for an immigrant child in the United States.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when the court is making a formal finding about a child who is a Special Immigrant Juvenile.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to record the court's official findings about a Special Immigrant Juvenile. It documents the court's decision regarding the child's custody and placement.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the Judicial Officer to fill out, indicating it is a court document.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2016.

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