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JV-450Mandatory

Order for Prisoner's Appearance at Hearing Affecting Parental Rights

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2012

This form is a court order that tells a jail or prison where a parent is held that the parent must appear at a hearing about parental rights. It also tells the parent about their right to attend the hearing.

The court describes it as: States the court’s order to a person in charge of a jail or prison regarding a parent’s right to attend a juvenile court hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in juvenile court hearings that involve parental rights, such as when a child is declared a dependent of the court.

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 an order issued by the court. It also requires the parent to fill out an attached form, JV-451.
Does this form involve a fee?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What happens if the parent cannot appear in person?
The order details how the court can arrange for the parent to appear by videoconference or telephone if they waive their right to be physically present.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2012.

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