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Initial Appearance Hearing—Juvenile Delinquency

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective February 1, 2023

This form is used by the court to write down the decisions and orders made during an initial appearance or detention hearing for a juvenile delinquency case. It records findings about the child's status, any agreements made, and the next steps for the case.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decisions (orders) made at an initial appearance or detention hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after a juvenile has appeared before the court for the first time, either while in custody or out of custody, to document the court's initial decisions.

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?
The form is used by the court to record its own findings and orders during the hearing. The text indicates the court makes the findings and orders.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with completing this form.
What kind of information is recorded?
It records things like whether notice was given, the child's status, if the child is considered an Indian child, and what the court orders regarding custody or next steps.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2023.

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