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Juvenile Wardship Petition

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2020

This form is a Juvenile Wardship Petition used to start a case in juvenile delinquency court. It asks the court to find allegations about a child to be true and may request a hearing to determine if the child should be moved to the criminal court's area.

The court describes it as: The District Attorney (DA) uses this to start a case in juvenile delinquency court.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when the District Attorney (DA) needs to start a case in juvenile delinquency court.

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Common questions

Who uses this form?
The District Attorney (DA) uses this form to start a case in juvenile delinquency court.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the court to find allegations about a child to be true and may request a hearing about the child's jurisdiction.
Are there any fees mentioned?
The form mentions that the court may require payment for restitution, fines, or services if they were paid for by the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2020.

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