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Informal Probation Agreement

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2006

This form is an Informal Probation Agreement that acts as a contract between the probation officer, the child, and the child's parent or legal guardian. It lists rules and conditions the child must follow as part of a program.

The court describes it as: The probation officer uses this as a contract between the probation officer, the child, and the parents. It states what rules the child must follow.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a probation officer creates a contract outlining rules for a child. The agreement can last for up to six months, and the probation officer has rights to ask the court to take action if the child does not follow the rules.

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Official instructions

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Common questions

Who signs this agreement?
The child, the parent or legal guardian, and the probation officer are involved in signing this agreement.
What happens if the child does not follow the rules?
The agreement states that if the child does not successfully complete the terms, the probation officer has the right to ask the district attorney to file a petition in juvenile court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2006.

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