Disposition—Juvenile Delinquency
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2023
This form is used by the court to write down the final decisions, or orders, made during a juvenile delinquency hearing. It records what the judge decides about the child's status, probation, and any other outcomes from the hearing.
The court describes it as: States the court’s decisions (orders) made at a disposition hearing.
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used after a juvenile delinquency hearing to officially record the court's final decisions and orders regarding the child.
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?
- This form is used by the court to record its findings and orders. It is not filled out by the parents or the child directly.
- Does this form involve fees?
- The form includes sections for recording fines and restitution amounts, but it does not state whether a filing fee is required.
- What is the purpose of this form?
- Its purpose is to state the court's decisions, or orders, that are made at the end of a juvenile delinquency hearing.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.
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