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JV-464-INFOMandatory

How to Ask to Return to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction and Foster Care

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

This form provides information on what it means and how to ask the court to reopen a case and return to foster care as a young adult. It explains what benefits might be available and what requirements must be met.

The court describes it as: Explains to young adults the benefits of returning to foster care; who qualifies to return to foster care; and how to ask to reopen their court case and return to a foster care placement.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by young adults who are 18, 19, or 20 years old and are asking the court to reopen their case to return to a supervised foster care placement.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form explains how to ask to return to foster care, and it mentions that a social worker or probation officer can help fill it out and file it for you.
Do I have to pay to file this form?
The text states that filing the form is free.
What happens after I file this form?
If the court decides there is enough information, you will get a notice for a hearing. If you file it yourself, the hearing might happen about three weeks after filing.

Revision history

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

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