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Dispositional Attachment: Appointment of Guardian (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 360(a))

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2021

This form is used to write down the court's decisions, or orders, made during a hearing where the court decides to appoint a guardian for a child. It records findings about the child's best interests and the appointment of the guardian.

The court describes it as: States more of the court’s decisions (orders) made at a dispositional hearing where the court appoints a guardian for the child.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after a dispositional hearing in a juvenile case when the court is making a decision about appointing a guardian for a child.

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 decisions, or orders, when the court appoints a guardian for a child during a dispositional hearing.
Who fills out this form?
The court uses this form to document its findings and orders.
Does this form involve a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.

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