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Notice of Intent to File Writ Petition and Request for Record to Review Order Setting a Hearing Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26 (California Rules of Court, Rule 8.450)

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

This form is a Notice of Intent that tells the juvenile court that someone plans to ask a higher court to review a decision about making a permanent plan for a child. It asks the court to gather the records related to the hearing.

The court describes it as: Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26 (California Rules of Court, Rule 8.450) (form JV-820) A child’s lawyer or parent’s lawyer uses this to ask the appeals court to review the juvenile court’s decision to make a permanent plan for the child that may result in the termination of parental rights and adoption of the child.

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This form is used when a child's lawyer or parent's lawyer wants to challenge a juvenile court's decision that might lead to losing parental rights or adopting the child.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who must sign this form?
The person who plans to file the writ petition, or the attorney of record for that person, must sign it.
How long do I have to file this Notice of Intent?
The deadline depends on whether you were present at the hearing or if you received notice by mail, as detailed on the form.

Revision history

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

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