Who should fill out this form?

The form asks for the filer's name, relationship to the child, and lawyer information. You must fill out all items on the form and file it with the juvenile court.

What do I need to file with this form?

You must also fill out and file a separate form called Proof of Service—Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child’s Juvenile Dependency Case File (form JV-569).

What information do I need to provide about the records I want?

You must describe in detail what records you want in item 5, and explain in detail why you need the records in item 7.

JV-570Mandatory

Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

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

This form asks the court for an official order that allows the person filling it out to get copies of a juvenile delinquency case file or a case file about a living child's dependency.

The court describes it as: Ask the court for a court order to get a copy of a juvenile delinquency case file or a living child’s juvenile dependency case file.

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This form is used when someone needs a court order to obtain records from a juvenile delinquency case or a living child's juvenile dependency case file. The filer must also file a separate form called Proof of Service (JV-569).

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Common questions

Who should fill out this form?: The form asks for the filer's name, relationship to the child, and lawyer information. You must fill out all items on the form and file it with the juvenile court.
What do I need to file with this form?: You must also fill out and file a separate form called Proof of Service—Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child’s Juvenile Dependency Case File (form JV-569).
What information do I need to provide about the records I want?: You must describe in detail what records you want in item 5, and explain in detail why you need the records in item 7.

Revision history

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

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