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Findings and Orders After Initial Hearing on Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act—Juvenile Adjudication

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

This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and orders after an initial hearing about a request related to the Racial Justice Act in a juvenile case. It records what the judge decides about evidence and whether a violation was shown.

The court describes it as: States the court’s orders (decisions) about whether the Racial Justice Act was violated in your juvenile court case.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after an initial hearing in a juvenile court case when someone has asked the court to look into a claim under the Racial Justice Act.

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 for the court to fill out, as it records the judge's findings and orders after a hearing.
What does this form record?
It records the court's decisions regarding discovery requests and whether a showing of a violation under the Racial Justice Act was made.

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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