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Notice of Emergency Removal

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2008

This form is used by a social worker to officially notify the court that a child has been taken from a potential adoptive parent or caregiver because of an emergency. It records details about the removal and the child.

The court describes it as: The social worker uses this form to give notice that because of an emergency, a child has been removed from a prospective adoptive parent or caregiver who may meet the definition of a prospective adoptive parent.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a social worker needs to notify the court that a child has been removed from a prospective adoptive parent or caregiver due to an immediate risk of harm.

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?
The social worker uses this form to give notice of the emergency removal to the court and other parties.
What should I do if I disagree with the removal?
If you do not agree with the removal, you can request a court hearing by filling out form JV-325, Objection to Removal, and filing it with the court within a certain time period.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2008.

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