Who fills out this form?

This form is for the court to use, as it records the judge's official findings and orders. It is marked "FOR COURT USE ONLY."

What kind of hearing is this for?

It is used after a dispositional hearing, which deals with making orders about a child's living situation and services.

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Findings and Orders After Dispositional Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361 et seq.)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing about a child's care. It records what the judge decides regarding where the child will live and what services the family will receive.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decisions (orders) made at a dispositional hearing. At a dispositional hearing, the court makes orders about where the child will live and what services will be offered to the family.

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This form is used after a dispositional hearing, which is a hearing where the court makes official orders about a child's living situation and necessary services.

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Who fills out this form?: This form is for the court to use, as it records the judge's official findings and orders. It is marked "FOR COURT USE ONLY."
What kind of hearing is this for?: It is used after a dispositional hearing, which deals with making orders about a child's living situation and services.

Revision history

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

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