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  • ICWA-030

    Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child (Indian Child Welfare Act)

    This form is a notice used in a child custody case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act. It requires providing information about the child and the family background so that an Indian tribe can decide if the child is a member or eligible for membership in that tribe.

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  • ICWA-050

    Notice of Petition and Petition to Transfer Case Involving an Indian Child to Tribal Jurisdiction

    This form is used to ask the court to move a case involving the custody of an Indian child to the court system of a federally recognized tribe. It requires information about the child, the case, and the tribe to which the case should be transferred.

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  • ICWA-060

    Order on Petition to Transfer Case Involving an Indian Child to Tribal Jurisdiction

    This form is used by the court to write an official order about whether or not a case involving the custody of an Indian child should be moved to a tribal court. It records the court's decision on the request to transfer the case.

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  • JV-100

    Juvenile Dependency Petition (Version One)

    This form is a petition used to start a case in juvenile dependency court. It asks the court to consider allegations about a child's situation, including information about the child and their parents.

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  • JV-101(A)

    Additional Children Attachment (Juvenile Dependency Petition)

    This form is used to add information about siblings to a Juvenile Dependency Petition. It asks for details about the child and any other children involved in the case.

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  • JV-110

    Juvenile Dependency Petition (Version Two)

    This form is used to start a case in juvenile dependency court. It asks the person filing the form to state information about a child, including details about the child's parents and where the child has been living.

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  • JV-150

    Supplemental Petition for More Restrictive Placement (Attachment) (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 387)

    This form is a supplemental petition used to ask the court for a more strict placement order for a child. It requires information about the child's current living situation and why the previous order has not been enough to protect or help the child.

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  • JV-172

    Ex Parte Application for Voluntary Admission to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

    This form is used to ask the court for an order that allows a person to voluntarily admit a child or nonminor to a psychiatric residential treatment facility. It asks for details about the child's mental disorder, the proposed facility, and who is requesting the admission.

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  • JV-173

    Proof of Notice of Hearing on Application for Voluntary Admission to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

    This form is used to prove that everyone who needs to know about a hearing has been officially notified. It lists many different people and groups who must receive notice about an application for voluntary admission to a psychiatric residential treatment facility.

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  • JV-174

    Order on Application for Voluntary Admission to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

    This form is used by the court to make an official order about whether a child or nonminor person can voluntarily go to a psychiatric residential treatment facility. It asks the judge to find out if the person needs treatment and if the necessary people agree with the admission.

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  • JV-210

    Application to Commence Juvenile Court Proceedings and Decision of Social Worker (Welfare & Institutioins Code, § 329)

    This form is used to ask a social worker to investigate if a child is in danger and if a case should start in juvenile court. It collects information about the child, the person filing the form, and the social worker's final decision.

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  • JV-212

    Application to Review Decision by Social Worker Not to Commence Proceedings

    This form is used to ask the court to look at a social worker's decision that said they would not start a case for a child. The applicant is asking the court to make an order that forces the social worker to start the court case.

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  • JV-220

    Application For Psychotropic Medication

    This form is used to give the court basic information about a child and their living situation when asking for medication that affects mental health. It collects details about the child, where they live, and information from medical and social service staff.

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  • JV-221

    Proof of Notice of Application

    This form is used to prove to the court that all necessary people were given notice about an application for psychotropic medication. It asks the person filling it out to list who was notified and how they were notified.

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  • JV-222

    Input on Application for Psychotropic Medication

    This form is used by a parent, guardian, attorney, or tribe member to tell the court if they disagree with a recommended medication for a child, or to give the court other information about the child or medication.

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  • JV-223

    Order on Application for Psychotropic Medication

    This form is an official court order that records the judge's decision about whether a child can continue or start taking certain medications. It details the court's findings and the specific orders regarding the medication.

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  • JV-416

    Dispositional Attachment: Dismissal of Petition With or Without Informal Supervision (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 360(b))

    This form is a court document used to write down the judge's decisions after a hearing where the court is dismissing a petition. It covers details about the child's care and any supervision plans.

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  • JV-469

    Petition and Order to Exit and Reenter Jurisdiction—Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used to ask the court to temporarily remove its authority over a minor dependent and then immediately put that authority back. This process is done to help the minor become eligible for federal financial help.

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  • JV-505

    Statement Regarding Parentage (Juvenile)

    This form is used to tell the court if a person is, or is not, the parent of a child, or to ask the court to test to find out if they are the parent. It asks the person to provide details about their relationship with the child and their wishes regarding the court case.

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  • JV-569

    Proof of Service—Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used to tell the court which documents were given to other people involved in a case and how those documents were given. It is used when asking the court for access to a juvenile delinquency case file or a living child's juvenile dependency case file.

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  • JV-570

    Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form asks the court for an official order that allows the person filling it out to get copies of a juvenile delinquency case file or a case file about a living child's dependency.

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  • JV-571

    Notice of Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is a notice that tells the court and other people that someone is asking for a copy of a juvenile delinquency case file or a living child’s juvenile dependency case file. It requires the person filing it to give this notice to specific people.

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  • JV-573

    Order on Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used by the court to write down its decision about someone asking to see a copy of a juvenile delinquency case file or a living child’s juvenile dependency case file. The court can deny the request, set a date for a hearing, or state that it will review the file and any objections.

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  • JV-574

    Order After Judicial Review on Petition for Access to Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used by the court to write an official decision (order) after reviewing a request for access to a juvenile's case file or a living child's juvenile dependency case file. The order states whether the court is denying or granting the request for access to the records.

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  • JV-576

    Order Granting Welfare and Institutions Code Section 827 Petition Attachment: Required Redactions

    This form is used when a court grants permission to look at a juvenile case file under Welfare and Institutions Code section 827. It asks the court to list what parts of the file can be released and what specific private information must be removed or hidden before release.

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  • JV-582

    Petition to Seal Juvenile Police Records

    This form is a request to seal juvenile police records. It asks the person filling it out to explain why they believe their records should be sealed, especially if they received a notice that they were not sealed.

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  • JV-583

    Proof of Service—Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used to tell the court which people received copies of a Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File, and how those people were given the documents.

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  • JV-584

    Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form asks the court for an official order to get copies of a juvenile dependency case file belonging to a child who has passed away. It requires the person filling it out to provide details about themselves, the deceased child, and the type of records they are seeking.

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  • JV-585

    Notice of Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used to tell the court that you are asking for public access to a juvenile dependency case file belonging to a child who has passed away. It requires you to provide notice to specific people about this request.

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  • JV-587

    Order on Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used by the court to write down its decision regarding a request to see the records of a deceased child's juvenile dependency case file. The court can order a hearing to discuss the request or decide on the request without a hearing.

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  • JV-588

    Order After Judicial Review on Petition for Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is an official court order that states the judge's decision after reviewing a request to see the files from a deceased child's juvenile case. It explains whether the records can be released and, if so, what parts must be hidden or changed.

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  • JV-598

    Petition to Review Denial of Sealing of Records After Diversion Program

    This form is used to ask the court to look at a decision from the probation department. It is for someone who believes their records should be kept private (sealed) even though the probation department said they did not finish a diversion program well.

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  • JV-600

    Juvenile Wardship Petition

    This form is a Juvenile Wardship Petition used to start a case in juvenile delinquency court. It asks the court to find allegations about a child to be true and may request a hearing to determine if the child should be moved to the criminal court's area.

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  • JV-611

    Child Habitually Truant § 601(b)

    This form is used by the District Attorney to state facts about a child who has been missing from school often. It informs the parent or guardian that the child has been charged with not following school attendance laws.

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  • JV-620

    Violation of Law By Child

    This form is used by the District Attorney to list the specific laws that a child is accused of breaking in a delinquency case. It requires listing the law sections and whether each violation is a misdemeanor or a felony.

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  • JV-794

    Petition to Terminate Wardship and Order

    This form is a request asking the court to end a child's legal status as a ward and to remove all orders from the juvenile delinquency court. It is used when the petitioner believes the child no longer needs the court's supervision.

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  • JV-796

    Petition for Expungement of DNA Profiles and Samples (Pen. Code, § 299)

    This form is used by a youth to ask the court to order the destruction and removal of their DNA profile from the state database. It requires the petitioner to state that they meet certain conditions for this request.

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  • JV-820

    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)

    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.

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  • JV-822

    Notice of Intent to File Writ Petition and Request for Record to Review Order Designating or Denying Specific Placement of a Dependent Child After Termination of Parental Rights (California Rules of Court, Rule 8.454)

    This form is used to tell the juvenile court that a party intends to ask a higher court (an appeals court) to review a decision about where a child should live after the court has ended parental rights. It also asks the court clerk to gather the necessary case records for that review.

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  • JV-825

    Petition for Extraordinary Writ

    This form is used to ask the appeals court to review a decision made by the juvenile court. It is used when someone wants the court to look at a decision that stopped efforts to return a child to a parent's home, and to set a hearing to plan for the child's permanent living situation.

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  • JV-826

    Denial of Petition (California Rules of Court, Rules 8.452, 8.456)

    This form is used by the court to state its decision when reviewing a request about a child's care plan. It can deny the petition for reasons like it was filed late or because the petitioner did not provide enough proof.

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  • JV-915

    Petition to Terminate Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

    This form is used to ask the court to end the requirement for a person to register as a juvenile sex offender in California. It asks for personal details and confirms that the person believes they have met all necessary registration requirements.

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  • JV-915-INFO

    Information on Filing a Petition to Terminate Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

    This information sheet explains the process for filing a request to end a juvenile sex offender registration requirement with the court. It provides details on eligibility, required paperwork, and who needs to receive copies of the filing.

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  • JV-918

    Order on Petition to Terminate Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

    This form is a court order used to decide if a person's requirement to register as a juvenile sex offender can be ended. The court will either grant the request to end the registration or deny it, stating the reasons for its decision.

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  • JV-134

    Response to Recommendation Regarding Ability to Repay Cost of Legal Services

    This form is used by a parent to state whether they agree or disagree with a financial evaluator's suggestion about paying back the cost of legal services. It allows the parent to agree to a payment plan or state that they dispute the recommendation and want a court hearing.

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  • JV-136

    Juvenile Dependency—Cost of Appointed Counsel: Repayment Recommendation/Response/Order

    This form is used in juvenile dependency cases to recommend, respond to, or issue an order about repaying the cost of legal services. It collects information about a person's ability to pay and sets repayment terms if the court orders it.

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  • JV-247

    Response to Request for Juvenile Restraining Order

    This form is used to tell the court if you agree or disagree with a restraining order that someone else has asked for. It asks you to respond to specific requests made by the person who started the action.

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  • JV-259

    Response to Request for Juvenile Restraining Order Against a Child

    This form is used to write a response to someone who has asked the court for a temporary restraining order against a child. It asks the person filling it out to state their agreement or disagreement with the requested orders and provide personal information.

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  • JV-531

    Local Educational Agency Response to JV-530

    This form is used by a local school agency to give the court school attendance records that were asked for in form JV-530. It collects information about the child, the school, and the records being provided.

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  • JV-536

    Local Educational Agency Response to JV-535—Appointment of Surrogate Parent

    This form is used by the local education agency to tell the court about changes regarding a surrogate parent for a child or youth. It asks for details about the current and previous surrogate parents, as well as school information.

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  • JV-594

    Response to Prosecutor Request for Access to Sealed Juvenile Case File

    This form is used to give the juvenile court your answer when a prosecuting attorney asks to look at your sealed juvenile records. It asks if you want to appear in court to talk about the request.

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  • JV-745

    Prosecuting Agency Response to Request to Reduce Juvenile Marijuana Offense (Health and Safety Code, § 11361.8(m))

    This form is used by the prosecuting agency to tell the court its opinion on a young person's request to lower a charge related to marijuana. It allows the agency to state if they agree with the request, if they object, or if they need a hearing.

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  • JV-917

    Response by District Attorney to Petition to Terminate Juvenile Sex Offender Registration

    This form is used by the District Attorney to respond to a request to end a juvenile sex offender's registration. It asks the court to state whether the District Attorney agrees with the request or if they object and why.

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  • ICWA-010(A)

    Indian Child Inquiry Attachment

    This form is used to tell the court what steps were taken to find out if a child involved in a case might have Indian ancestry. It asks the person filling it out to report on the information gathered from the child, parents, and tribal contacts.

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  • ICWA-040

    Notice of Designation of Tribal Representative in a Court Proceeding Involving an Indian Child

    This form is used by an Indian tribe to officially tell the court which person is authorized to represent the tribe in a case involving an Indian child. It allows the designated person to attend hearings, speak to the court, and review case documents.

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  • ICWA-042

    Request for Tribal Participation

    This form is a request asking the court for a tribe to be allowed to participate in a case. It asks for details about the child, the tribe, and why the tribe wants to be involved in the court proceedings.

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  • ICWA-070

    Request for Ex Parte Hearing to Return Physical Custody of an Indian Child

    This form asks the court for a hearing without a full trial (ex parte) to get the physical custody of an Indian child back. It is used when the child was taken out of the person's care because of immediate danger, but new information shows the child is no longer in danger.

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  • ICWA-080

    Order on Request for Ex Parte Hearing to Return Physical Custody of an Indian Child

    This form is used by the court to make a decision about a request for a hearing outside of normal court time to return the physical custody of an Indian child. The court uses it to decide if the evidence provided is enough to hold that hearing.

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  • ICWA-090

    Order After Hearing on Ex Parte Request to Return Physical Custody of an Indian Child

    This form is used by the court to make a decision after a hearing about asking to return an Indian child to the physical care of a parent or an Indian custodian. It records the court's findings and orders regarding the child's physical custody.

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  • ICWA-100

    Tribal Information Form

    This form is used by a child's tribe to give written information to the court about the tribe's view on issues in a case involving the custody of an Indian child. It asks for details about the child, the tribe's contact information, and input on case planning and services.

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  • ICWA-100-INFO

    Instructions Sheet for Tribal Information Form

    This document is an instruction sheet that explains how a tribe's authorized representative should fill out and file the Tribal Information Form (form ICWA-100) with the court. It provides details on what information to include about the child, the tribe, and the case.

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  • ICWA-101

    Agreement of Parent or Indian Custodian to Temporary Custody of Indian Child

    This form is used by a parent or Indian custodian to show that they agree to an Indian child being temporarily placed with someone else. It requires signatures and a judge's certification that the parent or custodian understood the terms.

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  • JV-120

    Serious Physical Harm (§ 300 (a))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court if they believe a child is at risk of serious physical harm that was not an accident and was caused by the child's parent or guardian.

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  • JV-121

    Failure To Protect (§ 300 (b))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court why they believe a parent has not protected a child from abuse or neglect, or that the parent put the child at risk. It lists specific reasons related to the child's safety and care.

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  • JV-122

    Serious Emotional Damage (§ 300 (c))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court what they think is putting a child at risk of serious emotional harm. It describes the type of harm and the reason for the risk.

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  • JV-123

    Sexual Abuse (§ 300 (d))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that they believe a child has been sexually abused or is in danger of being sexually abused. It requires stating facts about the abuse or risk, and who was responsible for the child's safety.

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  • JV-124

    Severe Physical Abuse (§ 300 (e))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that they believe a child under the age of five is at risk of serious physical harm. It requires stating facts about the abuse according to a specific section of the law.

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  • JV-126

    No Provision for Support (§ 300 (g))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that a child does not appear to have any support or care arranged for them. It is used when the child's parent cannot provide care, or if the child is left with someone who cannot or will not provide care, and the parent's location is unknown after trying to find them.

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  • JV-128

    Cruelty (§ 300 (i))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that they believe a child has experienced cruelty. It also includes space to state facts about the cruelty and if a parent or guardian failed to protect the child.

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  • JV-129

    Abuse of Sibling (§ 300 (i))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that a child's sibling has been abused or neglected. It is also used to show that there is a serious risk that the child might also be abused or neglected.

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  • JV-133

    Recommendation Regarding Ability to Repay Cost of Legal Services

    This form is used by a financial evaluator to give the court a recommendation about whether a parent can pay back the money spent on legal services. It asks the court to make a decision about repayment.

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  • JV-180

    Request to Change Court Order

    This form is used to ask the court to change an existing order, dismiss a case, end reunification services, or recognize a relationship with a sibling. It asks for details about the child, the current situation, and why a change is needed.

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  • JV-182

    Confidential Information (Request to Change Court Order)

    This form is a request to the court to change a court order and asks to keep certain personal information private. It collects details about the child, the child's name, and the caregiver's contact information.

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  • JV-183

    Court Order on Form JV-180, Request to Change Court Order

    This form is a court order that shows the judge's decision about a request to change a previous court order. It states whether the request is granted, denied, or if a hearing is needed.

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  • JV-184

    Order After Hearing on Form JV-180, Request to Change Court Order

    This form is used by the court to write down its final decision after a hearing about a request to change an existing court order. It states whether the request is denied, granted, or granted with specific changes.

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  • JV-185

    Child's Information Sheet—Request to Change Court Order (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 353.1, 388)

    This sheet informs a child about their right to ask the court to change a decision already made about them. It explains that the child's attorney must fill out a separate form to ask for changes and that a hearing may be scheduled to discuss the request.

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  • JV-195

    Waiver of Reunification Services

    This form is a waiver that a parent or guardian signs to give up their right to receive services that could help them live with their child again. It explains that signing this form could lead to the court ending parental rights and placing the child for adoption.

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  • JV-213

    Probate Court Request for Juvenile Court Review of Decision not to Commence Proceedings

    This form is a request filed in probate court asking the juvenile court to review a decision that was made not to start legal proceedings for a child. It asks the juvenile court to order the child welfare agency to file a petition on behalf of the child.

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  • JV-217-INFO

    Guide to Psychotropic Medication Forms

    This guide explains several forms used in juvenile court to ask for or continue giving medicine that affects mood or behavior to a child in care. It lists which forms are required and which are optional for different people to use.

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  • JV-218

    Child's Opinion About the Medicine

    This form lets a child tell a judge what they think about a medicine a doctor wants them to take. It asks questions about whether the child knows about the medicine, if they want more information, and their overall opinion about taking it.

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  • JV-219

    Statement About Medicine Prescribed

    This form asks a parent, guardian, or caregiver to give the court information about a child's current behavior, other treatments, and their thoughts on any medicine prescribed for the child. It asks about the medicine's benefits, side effects, and follow-up care.

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  • JV-220(A)

    Physician's Statement—Attachment

    This form is a statement from a doctor that is attached to an application. It asks the court for permission to start, change, or continue medication that affects a child's mental health.

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  • JV-220(B)

    Physician's Request to Continue Medication—Attachment

    This form is used by a doctor to ask the court for permission to keep giving a child a certain type of medicine. It is a shorter version of another form and can only be used by the same doctor who filled out the most recent related form.

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  • JV-228

    Position on Release of Information to Medical Board of California

    This form lets a person or their attorney give permission for their name and medical information to be shared with the Medical Board of California. It is used when the Medical Board needs to look into medication prescriptions to see if they were given correctly.

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  • JV-229

    Withdrawal of Release of Information to Medical Board of California

    This form allows a person to officially stop giving permission for certain agencies to share their name and contact details with the Medical Board of California, and to stop the board from looking at their medical records.

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  • JV-235

    Placing Agency's Request for Review of Placement in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility

    This form is used by an agency to ask the court to review where a child or nonminor has been placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program or community treatment facility. It asks the court to set a hearing to look at the placement.

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  • JV-236

    Input on Placement in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility

    This form is used to give your opinion to the court about placing a child or nonminor person in a short-term residential therapeutic program or a community treatment facility. It asks for your contact information and your reasons for filling out the form.

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  • JV-253

    Order on Request to Reschedule Restraining Order Hearing

    This form is a court order used to officially record changes to a hearing date for a restraining order. It documents whether the request to change the date was allowed or denied, and it details any temporary restraining orders that are active or changed.

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  • JV-290

    Caregiver Information Form

    This form allows the child's current caregiver to give written information to the court about the child. It asks for details about the child's living situation, health, education, and social life.

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  • JV-295

    De Facto Parent Request

    This form is used to ask the court to officially recognize someone as a de facto parent in a child's dependency case. It asks for the names and contact information of the person or people making the request.

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  • JV-296

    De Facto Parent Statement

    This form is used to tell the court about your relationship with a child when you are asking the court to recognize you as a de facto parent. It asks for details about how long you have cared for the child and what kind of information the judge should know about your relationship.

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  • JV-321

    Request for Prospective Adoptive Parent Designation

    This form is used to ask the court to officially name the child's current caregiver as a prospective adoptive parent. It asks for details about the child, the people involved, and steps taken toward adoption.

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  • JV-322

    Confidential Information—Prospective Adoptive Parent

    This form is used to ask the court to keep certain personal details private, such as addresses and phone numbers, when someone is seeking to become a prospective adoptive parent. It asks for information about the caregivers, the child, and any Indian custodian.

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  • JV-323

    Notice of Intent to Remove Child

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that they plan to take a child out of the home of a prospective adoptive parent or caregiver. It asks the court for an order to remove the child and requires the filing of other related forms.

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  • JV-324

    Notice of Emergency Removal

    This form is used by a social worker to officially notify the court that a child has been taken from a potential adoptive parent or caregiver because of an emergency. It records details about the removal and the child.

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  • JV-325

    Objection to Removal

    This form is used to tell the court that you disagree with the removal of a child from a prospective adoptive parent's or caregiver's home. It allows you to request a court hearing to discuss your objection.

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  • JV-356

    Request for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings

    This form is used to ask the juvenile court to make specific findings needed if a person is applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. It asks for details about the child's background, court orders, and why returning the child to their home country is not in the child's best interest.

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  • JV-406

    Continuance—General

    This form is used to record the court's decision when someone asks to move a hearing to a later date. It asks the court to decide if a delay is appropriate for the case.

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  • JV-419

    Guardianship—Consent and Waiver of Rights

    This form is used to show the court that a person understands their rights and agrees to give up some of those rights. It is used to agree to a specific person being named as the guardian of a child.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-419A

    Guardianship—Child's Consent and Waiver of Rights

    This form is used by a child in a dependency case to tell the court that they understand their rights and agree to give up some of those rights. The child also agrees to the person named on the form being appointed as their guardian.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-464-INFO

    How to Ask to Return to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction and Foster Care

    This form provides information on what it means and how to ask the court to reopen a case and return to foster care as a young adult. It explains what benefits might be available and what requirements must be met.

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  • JV-466

    Request to Return to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction and Foster Care

    This form is used by a young adult to ask the court to reopen their case and return to the court's supervision and a foster care placement. It asks for personal details, information about their current living situation, and agreements regarding their future plans.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-468

    Confidential Information—Request to Return to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction and Foster Care

    This form is used to ask the court to keep certain personal information private when filing another form, JV-466. It asks for the person's name, address, and phone number to be kept secret in the court file.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-470

    Findings and Orders Regarding Prima Facie Showing on Nonminor's Request to Reenter Foster Care

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions (orders) about whether a young adult's request to return to foster care should have a hearing. It records whether the court found enough initial proof (a prima facie showing) to move forward with the request.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-472

    Findings and Order After Hearing to Consider Nonminor's Request to Reenter Foster Care

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions, or orders, after a hearing about a young adult asking to go back into foster care. It records whether the court agrees with the request or denies it.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-474

    Nonminor Dependent—Consent to Copy and Inspect Nonminor Dependent Court File

    This form lets a nonminor dependent give permission for their court records to be looked at and copied by their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. It confirms the dependent understands what they are agreeing to regarding their records.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-475

    Agreement of Adoption of Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used to ask the court to approve the adoption of a nonminor dependent. It requires the agreement of the nonminor dependent and the prospective adoptive parent or parents.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-477

    Consent of Spouse or Registered Partner to Adoption of Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used to write down the agreement of a spouse or registered domestic partner when only one parent is trying to adopt a nonminor dependent. It documents their consent to the adoption.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-500

    Parentage Inquiry

    This form is used to ask the local child support agency if a court has already made a decision about who a child's parents are. It asks the agency to check if a parentage decision was already made by a superior court order or judgment.

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  • JV-530

    Certified Request for Pupil Records—Truancy

    This form is used by a judge or probation officer to formally ask for a student's school attendance records. It specifies that the records are only needed for truancy mediation or for evidence in a truancy petition.

    MandatoryFillable PDF1 translation
  • JV-537

    Educational Rights Holder Statement

    This form allows an educational rights holder to write down recommendations for the court regarding a child or youth. It asks for information about the child's development, educational needs, and services.

    OptionalFillable PDF1 translation
  • JV-548

    Motion for Transfer Out

    This form is used to ask the court to move a child's case from one county to another. It asks for details about the case, the child's residence, and why the move is believed to be in the child's best interest.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-555

    Notice of Intent to Place Child Out of County

    This form is used to tell the court that an agency plans to place a child in a different county than where the child currently lives. It asks for the reasons why the placement must happen outside of the current county.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-565

    Request for Assistance with Expedited Placement Under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

    This form is used to ask a court in a different state for help. It asks the court to assist in deciding if a planned placement for a child in another state is appropriate and to speed up the home study process.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-572

    Objection to Release of Juvenile Delinquency Case File or a Living Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used to tell the court that you disagree with a request to release records from a juvenile delinquency case file or a living child's juvenile dependency case file. It asks you to state your reasons for objecting to the release of the records.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-586

    Objection to Public Disclosure of a Deceased Child's Juvenile Dependency Case File

    This form is used to tell the court that you disagree with a request to make public records from a deceased child's juvenile court file. It asks you to state your objection and provide reasons why the records should not be released.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-592

    Prosecutor Request for Access to Sealed Juvenile Case File

    This form is used by a prosecuting attorney to ask the court for permission to look at a juvenile case file that has been sealed. It asks for details about the case and the reasons why the records are needed.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-593

    Notice of Prosecutor Request for Access to Sealed Juvenile Case File

    This form is a notice that a prosecuting attorney is asking the court for permission to look at a sealed juvenile case file. It explains that the attorney believes the file might have information that could help or clear someone who is a criminal defendant.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-595

    Request to Seal Juvenile Records

    This form is used to ask the juvenile court to keep a child's records private by sealing them. It asks for personal information and details about past legal contacts.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-595-INFO

    How to Ask the Court to Seal Your Records

    This form explains the process for asking the court to keep records from the juvenile justice system private, or 'sealed.' It provides information on who might qualify and what the court's process involves.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-610

    Child Habitually Disobedient § 601(a)

    This form is used to state facts to the court about a child who repeatedly refuses to follow reasonable rules or directions from a parent, guardian, or custodian, or a child who is beyond the control of that parent, guardian, or custodian.

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  • JV-618

    Waiver of Rights—Juvenile Justice

    This form is used in juvenile court to document that the child understands their rights and agrees to give up those rights by admitting to the charges. It requires signatures from the child, the attorney, and the judge.

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  • JV-720

    Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act—Juvenile Adjudication

    This form is used to tell the court that the person believes the Racial Justice Act was violated during a juvenile court case. It asks the court to consider if discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin affected the case.

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  • JV-735

    Juvenile Notice of Violation of Probation

    This form is used by the District Attorney to tell the court that they believe a young person has broken a rule from their probation or a court order. It also lets the court know what the District Attorney thinks should happen next.

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  • JV-742

    Request to Vacate Disposition and Dismiss Penal Code Section 647f

    This form is used by a youth who was found guilty of a Penal Code section 647f offense while under the age of 18. It asks the court to change the original sentence or remove the charge from the record.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-743

    Order After Request to Vacate Disposition and Dismiss Penal Code Section 647f Adjudication

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions about a youth's request to have a charge taken off their record or to change a sentence related to a Penal Code section 647f offense. It records whether the request is granted or denied.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-744

    Request to Reduce Juvenile Marijuana Offense

    This form is used by a youth who was found guilty of a marijuana offense while under the age of 18. It asks the court to change or reduce the charge on their record.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-744A

    Attachment to Request to Reduce Juvenile Marijuana Offense (Health and Safety Code, § 11361.8(m))

    This form is an attachment used with another form (JV-744) to list multiple marijuana offenses that happened under the same case number. It asks the youth to list the dates and specific marijuana laws that were violated.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-746

    Order After Request to Reduce Juvenile Marijuana Offense (Health and Safety Code, § 11361.8(m))

    This form is used by the court to write down its final decisions regarding a young person's request to change or reduce a juvenile marijuana offense. It records whether the request is granted or denied and details any new orders.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-748

    Request to Expunge Arrest or Vacate Adjudication (Human Trafficking Victim) (Penal Code, § 236.14)

    This form is used by a youth who was arrested or went to court for a crime they committed because they were a victim of human trafficking when they were under 18. It asks the court to remove the charges from their record.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-749

    Order after Request to Expunge Arrest or Vacate Adjudication (Human Trafficking Victim) (Penal Code, § 236.14)

    This form is an official court order that records the judge's decisions regarding a young person's request to remove charges or clear records related to human trafficking. It details whether the court agrees to clear the arrest or void the past findings.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • RA-025

    Request To Appear Remotely—Juvenile Dependency

    This form is used to ask the juvenile court for permission to participate in a hearing or proceeding from a distance, either by video or by audio. It asks the person filing the form to identify the hearing details and who needs to appear remotely.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-525

    Order to Attend Court or Provide Documents: Subpoena/Subpoena Duces Tecum

    This form is an official court order that tells a person they must either show up at a hearing or bring specific documents to the court. It warns that failing to follow the order could result in fines, jail time, or an arrest warrant.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-132

    Financial Declaration—Juvenile Dependency

    This form is a detailed financial report used to show a court how much money a person earns and how much money they spend. It helps a financial evaluator decide if a parent can afford to pay for legal services.

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  • JV-175

    Review of Voluntary Admission of Child to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

    This form is used by the court to review whether a child's voluntary admission to a psychiatric residential treatment facility should continue. It asks the court to make orders regarding the child's stay and future care.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-176

    Review of Voluntary Admission of Nonminor or Nonminor Dependent to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

    This form is used by the court to review if a young person or dependent who voluntarily admitted themselves to a psychiatric residential treatment facility still needs to be there. It asks the court to make findings and issue orders about the person's continued stay or discharge.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-190

    Waiver of Rights—Juvenile Dependency

    This form is used when a parent is giving up certain rights related to a child's dependency case. It asks the parent to confirm understanding of the case details and to agree to waive specific rights, such as the right to a trial or an attorney.

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  • JV-214

    Request for Hearing on Waiver of Presumptive Transfer

    This form is used to ask the court to review a decision about where the responsibility for specialty mental health services should be located. It is used when a child or nonminor is placed in a county different from where they originally lived.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-214-INFO

    Instructions for Requesting a Hearing to Review Waiver of Presumptive Transfer of Specialty Mental Health Services

    This form provides instructions for asking the court to hold a hearing to review if the county where a child lived before being placed in foster care should keep responsibility for the child's mental health services, instead of the county where the child is now living.

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  • JV-224

    County Report on Psychotropic Medication

    This form is used to give the court a report about any medications that are psychotropic (medication that affects the mind). It asks for information about the child's and caregiver's observations regarding the medicine's effects and any follow-up care.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-225

    Your Child's Health and Education

    This form asks a parent or guardian to give the court detailed information about a child's health, education, and development. It collects details about medical history, school attendance, and any special needs the child may have.

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  • JV-237

    Proof of Service—Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility Placement

    This form is used to prove that certain court documents were properly given to specific people involved in a case about a child's placement in a short-term residential program or community treatment facility. It requires the person filing to list who received the documents and how they were served.

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  • JV-238

    Notice of Hearing on Placement in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility

    This form is a notice that tells people when a court hearing will happen regarding placing a child or nonminor in a short-term residential therapeutic program or community treatment facility. It includes spaces for the court to fill in details about the hearing date and location.

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  • JV-240

    Notice of Request for Approval of Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility Without a Hearing

    This form is used to notify the court that an agency has asked the judge to approve a placement for a child or nonminor in a short-term residential therapeutic program or community treatment facility without needing a court hearing. It asks for details about the agency, the proposed placement, and the dates involved.

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  • JV-249

    Notice of Court Hearing

    This form is a Notice of Court Hearing used when someone is asking the court for a restraining order in a juvenile case. It schedules the date and time for the hearing and lists who needs to be present.

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  • JV-272

    Prohibited Items Finding and Orders

    This form is a court order used to record if a person who is restrained by the court has prohibited items. It also sets up a future court hearing date for the person to prove they have turned in or dealt with those items.

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  • JV-280

    Notice of Review Hearing

    This form tells people about a review hearing that will happen in a child's juvenile dependency case. It lists the date, time, and place for the hearing and what the court will discuss.

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  • JV-281

    Notice of Hearing—Nonminor

    This form is a notice that tells people about a court hearing for a young person who is not a minor. It lists the date, time, and place where the hearing will happen.

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  • JV-282

    Proof of service—Nonminor

    This form is used to tell the court who was given copies of certain papers in a case involving a minor. It asks the person filing the form to list the people or groups who received the papers and how they were served.

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  • JV-300

    Notice of Hearing on Selection of a Permanent Plan

    This form is a notice telling a parent that a court hearing has been set. At this hearing, the court might make decisions about ending parental rights, arranging for adoption, setting up a legal guardian, or placing the child in a permanent living situation.

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  • JV-305

    Citation for Publication Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 294

    This form is a notice that the court will consider freeing a child for adoption if the parents cannot be reached and if a social worker or probation officer recommends it. It informs the parents about their rights at the hearing.

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  • JV-310

    Proof of Service Under Section 366.26 of the Welfare And Institutions Code

    This form is used by a social worker or probation officer to tell the court who received notice about a hearing to plan for a child in foster care, and how that person was given the notice.

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  • JV-320

    Orders Under Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 366.24, 366.26, 727.3, 727.31

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions, or orders, made during a hearing about a child in foster care. It documents the court's plan for the child's permanent care.

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  • JV-326

    Proof of Notice

    This form is used to prove that certain people were officially notified about court actions involving a child in foster care. It asks the filer to list how and when notice was given to various parties, such as parents, caregivers, and the court.

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  • JV-326-INFO

    Instructions for Notice of Prospective Adoptive Parent Hearing

    This form gives basic instructions for telling the court about hearings related to a prospective adoptive parent status, wanting to remove a child, or having already removed a child in foster care. It explains who needs to give notice and how that notice must be given.

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  • JV-357

    Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings

    This form is used by the court to write down the official findings needed for someone to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. It records details about the child's status and the court's review of the evidence.

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  • JV-361

    First Review Hearing After Youth Turns 16 Years of Age—Information, Documents, and Services

    This form is used for a court hearing when a young person turns 16 years old. It is a checklist to show what information, documents, and services the young person has received.

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  • JV-362

    Review Hearing for Youth Approaching 18 Years of Age—Information, Documents, and Services

    This form is used for a review hearing when a young person is getting close to age 18. It is a checklist to show what information, documents, and services the young person has received.

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  • JV-363

    Review Hearing for Youth 18 Years of Age or Older—Information, Documents, and Services

    This form is used for a review hearing for young people who are 18 years old or older. It asks for information about the services, documents, and resources the youth has received.

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  • JV-365

    Termination of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction—Nonminor

    This form is used to tell the court if a young person has received all the required information, documents, and services needed to end the court's control over their case. It requires signatures from the social worker or probation officer and the young person.

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  • JV-367

    Findings and Orders After Hearing to Consider Termination of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Over a Nonminor

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions after a hearing about whether or not the court should keep control (jurisdiction) over a young person who is 18 years old or older. It records the court's findings and official orders regarding this decision.

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  • JV-400

    Visitation Attachment: Parent, Legal Guardian, Indian Custodian, Other Important Person

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions about how often and how the child can visit with parents, guardians, or other important people. It details rules for visits, like if they must be supervised or if certain types of contact are not allowed.

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  • JV-403

    Sibling Attachment: Contact and Placement

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions about how often and how the child can visit with their siblings. It asks the court to document reasons for certain placements and visit rules.

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  • JV-405

    Continuance—Dependency Detention Hearing

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions when someone asks to reschedule a dependency detention hearing. It records details about the hearing and the court's findings regarding the child's best interests.

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  • JV-410

    Findings and Orders After Detention Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 319))

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a detention hearing for a child. It records what the court found based on the evidence presented during the hearing.

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  • JV-412

    Findings and Orders After Jurisdiction Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 356)

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing to determine if the court has the right to hear the case. It records what the judge decides about the case based on the evidence presented.

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  • JV-415

    Findings and Orders After Dispositional Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361 et seq.)

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing about a child's care. It records what the judge decides regarding where the child will live and what services the family will receive.

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  • JV-417

    Dispositional Attachment: In-Home Placement With Formal Supervision (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 361)

    This form records the court's decisions, or orders, made during a hearing where a child is placed in the home of a parent with formal supervision. It covers various needs, including custody, services, education, and who is responsible for the child.

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  • JV-418

    Dispositional Attachment: Appointment of Guardian (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 360(a))

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions, or orders, made during a hearing where the court decides to appoint a guardian for a child. It records findings about the child's best interests and the appointment of the guardian.

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  • JV-420

    Dispositional Attachment: Removal From Custodial Parent-Placement With Previously Noncustodial Parent (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 361, 361.2)

    This form is used to write down the court's final decisions, or orders, after a hearing where the judge decides to move a child from a parent who was the main caregiver to a parent who was not the main caregiver.

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  • JV-421

    Dispositional Attachment: Removal From Custodial Parent—Placement With Nonparent (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 361, 361.2)

    This form is used to record the court's decisions, or orders, during a hearing where the court decides to move a child from a parent's home to a relative's home or to foster care. It asks the court to document the reasons for the removal and the type of placement that is necessary.

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  • JV-425

    Findings and Orders After In-Home Status Review Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 364)

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and orders after a hearing about a child living in the home of a parent. It records what the judge finds based on the evidence presented at the hearing.

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  • JV-426

    Findings and Orders After In-Home Status Review Hearing—Child Placed With Previously Noncustodial Parent (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 364, 366.21)

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing about a child who is living at home with a parent who was not the child's main caregiver when the case started. It records what the judge decides regarding the child's status and services.

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  • JV-430

    Findings and Orders After Six-Month Status Review Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(e))

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a six-month review hearing for a child. It records information about who attended the hearing and what the court decides regarding the child's status.

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  • JV-431

    Six-Month Prepermanency Attachment: Child Reunified (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(e))

    This form is used to record the court's decisions after a review hearing when the court decides it is okay for a child to live with a parent. It covers setting the permanent plan for the child and the custody arrangements.

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  • JV-432

    Six-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Continued (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(e))

    This form is used to record the court's decisions about continuing reunification services for a child. It asks the court to make orders regarding the child's placement and the services provided to the parents or guardians.

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  • JV-433

    Six-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Terminated (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(e))

    This form is used to document the court's decisions when services meant to help a child return home are being stopped. It asks the court to make findings about the child's safety and where the child should be placed.

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  • JV-435

    Findings and Orders After 12-Month Permanency Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(f))

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing that checks on a child's placement after one year. It records what the judge decides about the child's situation.

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  • JV-436

    Twelve-Month Permanency Attachment: Child Reunified (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(f))

    This form records the court's decisions made at a review hearing when a child is allowed to live back with a parent. It states that the child returning home does not face a major risk to their safety or well-being.

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  • JV-437

    Twelve-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Continued (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(f))

    This form is used in juvenile court to record the judge's decisions about continuing services to parents so a child can return home. It asks the court to make official orders regarding the child's placement and reunification efforts.

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  • JV-438

    Twelve-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Terminated (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(f))

    This form is used to record court decisions when services meant to help a child return home are being stopped. It asks the court to make official orders about the child's placement and future care.

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  • JV-440

    Findings and Orders After 18-Month Permanency Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.22)

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing that takes place when a child has been living outside of a parent's home for 18 months. It records what the judge decides about the child's situation.

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  • JV-441

    Eighteen-Month Permanency Attachment: Child Reunified (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.22)

    This form records the court's decisions, or orders, made during a review hearing when the court allows a child to live with a parent. It confirms that returning the child to the parent is safe and that foster care is no longer needed.

    OptionalFillable PDF
  • JV-442

    Eighteen-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Terminated (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.22)

    This form is used to record the court's decisions when services meant to help a child return home are being stopped. It asks the court to make official orders about the child's placement and care.

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  • JV-443

    Eighteen-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Continued (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.22)

    This form is used by the court to record decisions made at a review hearing. It addresses whether the child needs services to help the child return home to the parent or legal guardian.

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  • JV-445

    Findings and Orders After Postpermanency Hearing—Parental Rights Terminated; Permanent Plan of Adoption (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.3)

    This form is used by the court to write down its final decisions and orders after a hearing called a postpermanency hearing. It covers decisions about the child's permanent plan, which can include terminating parental rights or making an adoption plan.

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  • JV-446

    Findings and Orders After Postpermanency Hearing—Permanent Plan Other than Adoption (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.3)

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions and findings after a hearing called a Postpermanency Hearing when the plan for a child is something other than adoption. It records what the judge decides about the child's living situation and next steps.

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  • JV-451

    Prisoner's Statement Regarding Appearance at Hearing Affecting Parental Rights

    This form is for a person who is in jail or prison to tell the juvenile court how they want to appear at a hearing about their child. It asks the person to state if they want to attend in person, by video, or by phone, and also addresses their right to an attorney.

    MandatoryFillable PDF
  • JV-455

    Findings and Orders After 24-Month Permanency Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.25)

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions and orders after a hearing about a child's permanency that happens after 24 months. It records what the court found based on evidence and what the court orders regarding the child's future.

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  • JV-456

    Twenty-four-Month Permanency Attachment: Child Reunified (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.25)

    This form is used by the court to write down the decisions made at a review hearing when a child is being returned to a parent or legal guardian. It confirms that the child is no longer in foster care because returning the child is safe.

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  • JV-457

    Twenty-Four-Month Permanency Attachment: Reunification Services Terminated (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.25)

    This form is used by the court to write down decisions made at a review hearing. It deals with situations where a child's placement is being reviewed, especially when reunification services are being stopped.

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  • JV-459(A)

    Status Review Attachment: Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 366(a)(1)(F), 727.2(e)(7))

    This form is an attachment used during a status review to document that a child has received information about sexual and reproductive health services. It lists specific actions that a social worker or probation officer must verify or complete.

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  • JV-460

    Attachment: Additional Findings and Orders for Child Approaching Majority—Dependency

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions and findings during a hearing for a child who is getting close to age 18. It covers the child's plans for living on their own and staying in foster care after they turn 18.

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  • JV-461

    Findings and Orders After Nonminor Disposition Hearing

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and orders after a hearing about a young person who is not yet an adult. It records details about the hearing, the people present, and the court's findings regarding the young person's status.

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  • JV-461(A)

    Dispositional Attachment: Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used in juvenile court to document findings and orders regarding a nonminor dependent. It asks the court to make decisions about the child's continued placement, the appropriateness of their current living situation, and their long-term plan for independence.

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  • JV-462

    Findings and Orders After Nonminor Dependent Status Review Hearing

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing about a youth who is 18 or older but still under the court's care. It records whether the youth's current living situation is appropriate and what the next steps are for their care.

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  • JV-463

    Nonminor's Informed Consent to Hold Disposition Hearing

    This form is used for a youth who is becoming an adult to tell the court if they agree to a special hearing called a nonminor disposition hearing. It asks the youth to confirm they understand their rights as an adult regarding their case.

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  • JV-471

    Findings and Orders Regarding Exit and Reentry of Jurisdiction—Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions and official orders about whether it should keep or lose legal authority over a young person who is not a minor dependent. It records the court's findings after considering a request to change jurisdiction.

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  • JV-510

    Proof of Service—Juvenile

    This form is used to tell the court which documents were given to other people involved in a juvenile case and how those documents were given. It requires listing the person served, the date, and the method of service.

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  • JV-510(A)

    Attachment to Proof of Service-Juvenile (Additional Person Served)

    This form is an attachment used with form JV-510 to list extra people who were served with court documents in a juvenile case. It provides space to list the name, service address, and details for multiple individuals.

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  • JV-538

    Findings and Orders Regarding Transfer from School of Origin

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions (orders) about a child changing schools when they move to a new foster care home. It records whether the court found that the move was necessary and documents the agreement or disagreement about the school change.

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  • JV-539

    Request for Hearing Regarding Child's Access to Services

    This form is used to ask the court for a hearing. It can be used to ask the court to appoint a new person who can make educational decisions for a child, or to ask the court to review a plan to move the child from their current school.

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  • JV-540

    Notice of Hearing on Joinder—Juvenile

    This form is used to ask the court to add an agency to a case. It is used when the court believes an agency has not met a legal requirement to provide services to a child or youth.

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  • JV-556

    Objection to Out-of-County Placement and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to ask the court for a hearing if a person does not agree with a plan to place a child in a different county. It asks for reasons why the child should not be moved out of the current county.

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  • JV-567

    Expedited Placement Under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children: Findings and Orders

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and orders about moving a child to live in a different state. It records the court's findings based on evidence presented regarding the child's best interests for placement out of state.

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  • JV-625

    Notice of Hearing—Juvenile Delinquency Proceeding

    This form is a notice that tells people when and where a hearing about a juvenile delinquency case will take place. It informs the child and the parent or guardian about their rights at the hearing.

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  • JV-635

    Promise to Appear—Juvenile Delinquency (Juvenile 14 years or Older)

    This form is used for a juvenile who is 14 years old or older to tell the court that they promise to show up for their juvenile delinquency hearing. It asks for details about the child, the arrest, and the promise to appear on a specific date and time.

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  • JV-640

    Delinquency Court Proceeding Findings and Orders

    This form is used by the court to record details about a juvenile delinquency hearing. It collects information about who was present at the hearing and the basic details of the case.

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  • JV-642

    Initial Appearance Hearing—Juvenile Delinquency

    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.

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  • JV-644

    Jurisdiction Hearing—Juvenile Delinquency

    This form is used by the court to write down the decisions and orders made during a hearing about juvenile delinquency. It records whether the child admitted to the allegations or if the court found the allegations to be true.

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  • JV-665

    Disposition—Juvenile Delinquency

    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.

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  • JV-667

    Custodial and Out-of-Home Placement Disposition Attachment

    This form is used by the court to write down extra decisions or orders made during a hearing when a child is placed in juvenile hall or foster care. It records details about custody, placement, and future care plans for the child.

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  • JV-672

    Findings and Orders After Six-Month Prepermanency Hearing—Delinquency

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and orders after a six-month hearing about a child's delinquency. It records the court's findings regarding the child's placement and necessary services.

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  • JV-674

    Findings and Orders After Permanency Hearing—Delinquency (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 727.3)

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing about a child's permanent care, specifically when delinquency is involved. It records what the judge decides about where the child should live permanently.

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  • JV-678

    Findings and Orders After Postpermanency Hearing—Delinquency (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 727.3)

    This form is used by the court to write down its final decisions and orders after a hearing about a child's status when they are not living with their parents. It records the court's findings regarding where the child should live permanently.

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  • JV-680

    Findings and Orders for Child Approaching Majority—Delinquency

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions and official orders during a hearing for a child who is getting close to age 18. It covers the child's plans for living on their own and whether the court should keep some control over them after they turn 18.

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  • JV-681

    Attachment: Hearing for Dismissal—Additional Findings and Orders—Foster Care Placement—Delinquency

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings about a minor who is 17 years, 5 months old or younger. It deals with whether the court should keep its authority (jurisdiction) over the minor in different ways, such as changing it from being treated as a 'ward' to being treated as a 'dependent.'

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  • JV-688

    Continuance—Juvenile Delinquency

    This form is used by the court to write down official orders that set a hearing for a later date. It records the court's decision about continuing a juvenile delinquency hearing.

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  • JV-700

    Declaration of Eligibility for Appointment to Represent Youth in Delinquency Court

    This form is a declaration used by an attorney to tell the court that they have met the necessary training, education, or experience requirements to represent young people in delinquency court cases. It requires the attorney to state details about their legal practice and training over a specific time period.

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  • JV-722

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

    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.

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  • JV-723

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

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing about a request for relief under the Racial Justice Act in a juvenile case. It records whether the court found that the Act was violated and what orders are being made as a result.

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  • JV-733

    Commitment to Secure Youth Treatment Facility

    This form is used by the court to officially document and order that a young person be sent to a secure youth treatment facility. It records details about the youth, the offenses, and the court's specific orders regarding confinement and treatment plans.

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  • JV-828

    Notice of Action (California Rules of Court, Rule 8.452)

    This form is a Notice of Action that tells people about decisions made by an appeals court regarding a juvenile court's decision to stop efforts to return a child to a parent's home. It also sets a date for a hearing to choose a permanent plan for the child.

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  • JV-916

    Proof of Service—Juvenile Sex Offender Registration Termination

    This form is used to prove that copies of a Petition to Terminate Juvenile Sex Offender Registration and proof of current registration were delivered to required law enforcement and district attorney offices. It requires the person filling it out to state how and when the documents were served.

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  • JV-131

    Order to Appear for Financial Evaluation

    This form is an official notice telling a person that the court has decided they owe money for legal services related to children. It tells the person when and where they must go for a meeting to figure out how much they can afford to pay back.

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  • JV-135

    Order for Repayment of Cost of Legal Services

    This form is used by the court to write an official order about how much a parent must pay back for legal services. It details the amount owed and when payments must be made.

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  • JV-177

    Admission to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility by Consent of Conservator—Additional Findings and Orders

    This form is used by the court to write down extra findings and orders when a child or nonminor is being admitted to a psychiatric residential treatment facility with the agreement of a conservator. It also includes sections for the court to order plans for the person's safe return home.

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  • JV-200

    Custody Order—Juvenile—Final Judgment

    This form is a final court order that states the judge's decisions about where a child will live and what visiting rules will be after a juvenile case ends. It records custody and visitation arrangements.

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  • JV-205

    Visitation Order—Juvenile

    This form is a court document that records the judge's official decision about the schedule and rules for parents to visit with children after a dependency case ends. It details specific visitation times, exchange locations, and who is responsible for transportation.

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  • JV-206

    Reasons for No or Supervised Visitation—Juvenile

    This form is used by the court to write down the reasons why a parent was not given visitation time, or why only supervised visitation was ordered, after a dependency case ends.

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  • JV-214(A)

    Notice of and Order on Request for Hearing on Waiver of Presumptive Transfer

    This form is used by the court to give notice and make an order about a request for a hearing regarding giving up the responsibility for special mental health services. It states when and where the hearing will happen, or if the request for a hearing is denied.

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  • JV-215

    Order After Hearing on Waiver of Presumptive Transfer

    This form is used to record a judge's decision after a hearing about whether it is okay to keep a child's mental health services in the county where the child originally lived, even if the child is being moved to a different county.

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  • JV-216

    Order Delegating Judicial Authority Over Psychotropic Medication

    This form is used to let a parent or legal guardian approve or deny giving a child in foster care certain types of medication. It is an order that gives the parent or guardian the authority to make this decision.

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  • JV-239

    Order on Placement in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility

    This form is an official court order used to decide if a child or nonminor should be placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program or a community treatment facility. It records the court's findings and final orders regarding that placement.

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  • JV-245

    Request For Juvenile Restraining Order

    This form is used to ask a judge for a restraining order when a child in juvenile court needs protection. It asks for details about the people involved, why the order is needed, and what specific rules the court should set.

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  • JV-250

    Temporary Restraining Order—Juvenile

    This form is a court order that temporarily tells a person what rules they must follow regarding safety, weapons, and contact with certain people. It details temporary restrictions that the judge has given.

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  • JV-251

    Request and Order to Continue Hearing

    This form is used to ask the judge to change the date of a hearing about a restraining order. It asks for information about the case and the reason why the hearing date needs to be moved.

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  • JV-255

    Juvenile Restraining Order After Hearing (CLETS—OJV)

    This form is a court order that tells people about long-term protective rules set by a judge. It records details about the people involved, when the order ends, and lists specific rules regarding weapons, contact, and behavior.

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  • JV-257

    Order to Change or End Restraining Order After Hearing—Juvenile

    This form is a court order that shows the judge has changed or ended a restraining order related to a juvenile case. It records details about the hearing and what the new orders are.

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  • JV-258

    Request for Juvenile Restraining Order Against a Child

    This form is used to ask a judge for a restraining order against a child or youth involved in a juvenile justice case. It asks for details about the person who needs protection, the person who should be restrained, and reasons why the order is needed.

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  • JV-260

    Temporary Restraining Order Against a Child (CLETS—TJC)

    This form is a court order used to put temporary restrictions on a child or youth involved in a juvenile justice case. It asks the court to set rules regarding contact, weapons, and other safety measures.

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  • JV-265

    Juvenile Restraining Order Against a Child—Order After Hearing (CLETS—OJC)

    This form is a court order that sets rules and restrictions, specifically a restraining order, for a child. It records details about the people involved and lists specific rules the restrained person must follow.

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  • JV-274

    Noncompliance With Firearms and Ammunition Order, or Warrant

    This form is used by the court to notify agencies when a person has not followed a court order about firearms or ammunition, or when the person has outstanding warrants. It records details about the protected person, the person who did not comply, and the warrants.

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  • JV-276

    Permission to Have Firearm or Ammunition for Work

    This form is a court order that allows a person who is under a restraining order to keep a specific firearm or ammunition for work. It requires the judge to find several things about the person and their job before signing the order.

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  • JV-297

    De Facto Parent Order

    This form is used by the court to write down its decision about a request for someone to be recognized as a de facto parent. It states whether the request is granted, denied, or if a future hearing is set.

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  • JV-298

    Order Ending De Facto Parent Status

    This form is a court order that officially ends a person's status as a de facto parent. It is used when the court decides that a change has happened that no longer supports that status.

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  • JV-327

    Prospective Adoptive Parent Designation Order

    This form is used by the court to write down its decision about whether a child's current caregiver should be named as the child's prospective adoptive parent. It can also be used to set a date for a hearing to decide this.

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  • JV-328

    Prospective Adoptive Parent Order After Hearing

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions after a hearing about whether someone can become a child's adoptive parent. It records the court's orders regarding the child's placement and the status of the prospective adoptive parents.

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  • JV-330

    Letters of Guardianship (Juvenile)

    This form is a court document that officially states the court's decision to make a specific person the legal guardian of a child in foster care. It records the guardian's appointment and the powers granted to them.

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  • JV-364

    Termination of Dependency for Adoption (Juvenile)

    This form is used to officially end a dependency case when a child has been adopted. It states that the court's authority over the child's dependency and juvenile status is being ended.

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  • JV-401

    Visitation Attachment: Sibling

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions about how often and how the child can visit with their sibling. It details rules for visits, like who will drive the child and the sibling, and what kinds of contact are allowed.

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  • JV-402

    Visitation Attachment: Grandparent

    This form is used to write down the court's decisions about when and how a child can visit with their grandparents. It details rules for visits, such as supervision and frequency.

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  • JV-448

    Order Granting Authority to Consent to Medical, Surgical, and Dental Care (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.27)

    This form is used by the court to give a relative caregiver the legal power to agree to a child's medical, surgical, and dental care. It confirms that the child is under the court's care and that the relative caretaker has authority equal to a parent with full legal custody.

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  • JV-450

    Order for Prisoner's Appearance at Hearing Affecting Parental Rights

    This form is a court order that tells a jail or prison where a parent is held that the parent must appear at a hearing about parental rights. It also tells the parent about their right to attend the hearing.

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  • JV-479

    Order of Adoption of Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used to record the court's official decision, or order, about adopting a dependent who is not yet an adult. It asks the court to formally approve the adoption.

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  • JV-501

    Parentage—Findings and Judgment

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions, or orders, about who is legally considered the parent of a child. It records the findings and the final judgment regarding parentage.

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  • JV-535

    Order Designating Educational Rights Holder

    This form is an official court order that decides which adult or adults have the legal right to make decisions about a child's education and developmental services. It records who is appointed as the educational rights holder for the child or youth.

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  • JV-535(A)

    Attachment to Order Designating Educational Rights Holder

    This form is an attachment to a court order that officially names who has the right to make decisions about a child's education or developmental services. It collects detailed information about the child, the school, and various service providers.

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  • JV-550

    Juvenile Court Transfer—Out Orders

    This form is used by the court to write down official orders about moving a child's case from one county to another. It asks the court to decide if the transfer is in the child's best interest and records details about the child's current living situation and case history.

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  • JV-552

    Juvenile Court Transfer-Out Orders—Nonminor Dependent

    This form is used by the court to write down official decisions about moving a case for a young person who is no longer a minor to a different county. It records details about the case history and the court's decision to transfer the case.

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  • JV-590

    Order to Seal Juvenile Records—Welfare and Institutions Code Section 781

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decision about whether or not to keep a child's records from their juvenile time private (sealed). It records the court's final orders regarding the records.

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  • JV-596

    Dismissal and Sealing of Records—Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786

    This form is used by the court to make official orders about keeping a child's records private (sealed) after a juvenile case is dismissed. It records which records are being sealed and when certain records must be destroyed.

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  • JV-599

    Order on Prosecutor Request for Access to Sealed File

    This form is used when a prosecuting attorney asks the court for permission to look at a file that has been kept secret (sealed) in a juvenile court case. The court uses this form to decide whether or not to let the attorney see the sealed records.

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  • JV-615

    Deferred Entry of Judgment Notice of Noncompliance

    This form is used by the District Attorney or a probation officer to ask the court to schedule a hearing. The hearing is about a youth who has not followed the rules of their probation while on deferred entry of judgment.

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  • JV-710

    Order to Transfer Juvenile to Criminal Court Jurisdiction (Welfare and Institutions Code, § 707)

    This form is used by the court to write down its decision about whether a case involving a young person should be moved from juvenile court to adult criminal court. It records the court's findings based on specific laws.

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  • JV-721

    Preliminary Orders After Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act—Juvenile Adjudication

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions about whether the Racial Justice Act was violated during a juvenile court case. It records various orders, such as setting dates for future hearings.

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  • JV-750

    Determination of Eligibility—Deferred Entry of Judgment—Juvenile

    This form is used by the District Attorney to tell the court if a young person qualifies for a deferred entry of judgment. This means the charges might be dismissed if the young person completes probation.

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  • JV-751

    Citation and Written Notification for Deferred Entry of Judgment—Juvenile

    This form tells a young person that the District Attorney thinks they might be eligible for a deferred entry of judgment. It orders the young person to appear at a hearing where the court will decide if they should receive this judgment.

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  • JV-755

    Deferred Entry of Judgment—Dismissal and Sealing of Juvenile Records

    This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions when a young person has met all the requirements for a deferred entry of judgment. It orders that certain charges are dismissed and that the records related to the arrest are sealed.

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  • JV-760

    Deferred Entry of Judgment Order

    This form is an order from the court that decides if a young person is eligible for a deferred entry of judgment. It records the court's decisions regarding the youth's progress and the conditions they must follow.

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  • JV-790

    Order for Victim Restitution

    This form is used by the court to write down official decisions about money that must be paid back to a victim of a crime. It details who owes money and how much is being ordered for restitution.

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  • JV-792

    Instructions: Order for Victim Restitution

    This form provides instructions for filling out an Order for Victim Restitution, which is a court order that directs an offender to pay money back to a victim for losses caused by a crime. It guides the user through providing case details and specifying the amount and reason for the money owed.

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  • JV-798

    Order for Expungement of DNA Profiles and Samples (Pen. Code, § 299)

    This form is an official court order that states whether or not a court agrees to destroy a person's DNA sample and remove their DNA profile from the state database.

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  • JV-575

    Petition to Obtain Report of Law Enforcement Agency

    This form is used to ask the court for a report from a law enforcement agency about a child who was taken to a juvenile hall. The form asks for details about the request and confirms if a notice was given to the child or parent.

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  • JV-581

    Law Enforcement Notice on Sealing of Records (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 827.95)

    This form is a notice from a law enforcement agency about sealing records for a young person. It explains whether the records related to an arrest or program participation should be sealed or not.

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  • JV-682

    Findings and Orders After Hearing to Modify Delinquency Jurisdiction to Transition Jurisdiction for Child Younger Than 18 Years of Age

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions (orders) about changing a child's legal status from delinquency jurisdiction to transition jurisdiction. This applies to a child who is younger than 18 but older than 17 years, 5 months, and who is in foster care.

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    Findings and Orders After Hearing to Modify Delinquency Jurisdiction to Transition Jurisdiction for Ward Older Than 18 Years of Age

    This form is used by the court to write down its decisions (orders) after a hearing. It deals with changing the court's authority over a young person who is over 18 years old and wants to stay in foster care after their juvenile case ends.

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  • JV-740

    Petition to Modify, Change, or Set Aside Previous Orders—Change of Circumstances

    This form is used by a parent or person interested in a child in juvenile court to tell the court about changes in the situation and to ask the judge to change an existing court order. It asks the petitioner to list the changes and what they want the court to change.

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  • JV-791

    Abstract of Judgment—Restitution

    This form is used by a crime victim to ask the court to record an abstract of judgment. It asks the court to record that the offender owes money (restitution) and that the victim wants to collect that money, possibly by taking it from the offender's property.

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  • JV-793

    Instructions: Abstract of Judgment—Restitution

    This form provides instructions for filling out an Abstract of Judgment—Restitution, which is used to officially record a judgment. It asks for details about the case, the person who is owed money (judgment creditor), and the person who owes the money (judgment debtor).

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  • JV-291-INFO

    Information on Requesting Access to Records for Persons With a Limited Right to Appeal

    This information sheet explains that if a person who is not the child, parent, or legal guardian in a juvenile case wants to appeal a decision, they usually must first get permission from the juvenile court to look at the case records. It directs the reader to use a specific form to ask for this access.

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  • JV-800

    Notice of Appeal—Juvenile

    This form is used to start the process of appealing decisions or orders made by a juvenile court. It asks the court for the appeal to be officially recorded.

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  • JV-805-INFO

    Information Regarding Appeal Rights

    This form explains a person's right to appeal decisions made in juvenile court. It provides information about the steps and time limits for filing an appeal.

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  • JV-810

    Recommendation for Appointment of Appellate Attorney for Child

    This form is used to recommend that a lawyer be appointed for a child when the case is being appealed. It asks the person filing it to state facts supporting the need for an appeal lawyer.

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  • JV-816

    Application for Extension of Time to File Brief—Juvenile Justice Case (Appellate)

    This form is used to ask the court for more time to submit written legal papers (a brief) in a juvenile justice case that is being appealed. It asks the filer to specify what kind of brief needs an extension and for what dates.

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  • JV-817

    Application for Extension of Time to File Brief—Juvenile Dependency Case (Appellate)

    This form is used to ask the appeals court for more time to file a written summary, or brief, in a juvenile dependency case. It asks for specific dates and details about the case history.

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  • EFS-005-JV

    Electronic Service: Consent, Withdrawal of Consent, Address Change (Juvenile)

    This form lets you tell the court if you agree to get case papers electronically, if you want to change your electronic address, or if you no longer want electronic papers. It is used in juvenile cases to manage how you receive official court notices.

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  • ICWA-005-INFO

    Information Sheet on Indian Child Inquiry Attachment and Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child

    This is an information sheet that explains how to fill out forms related to the Indian Child Welfare Act. It guides the user on gathering family background information and notifying the court and tribes if there is a reason to believe a child may be an Indian child.

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  • ICWA-020

    Parental Notification of Indian Status

    This form asks a parent, Indian custodian, or guardian to provide information about the child's connection to any Indian tribe. It asks about the person's own tribal status, the child's potential tribal status, and the tribal status of the child's ancestors.

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  • ICWA-030(A)

    Attachment to Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child

    This form is an attachment used with the ICWA-030 Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child. It provides extra space to list the names, addresses, and phone numbers of tribes or agencies that have received the notice.

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  • JV-050-INFO

    What happens if your child is taken from your home?

    This form explains what happens when a police officer or social worker removes a child from a home because of safety concerns. It outlines the steps the court and social workers will take to determine the child's safety and future placement.

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  • JV-060-INFO

    Juvenile Justice Court—Information for Parents

    This form is an information sheet that explains the process of the juvenile justice court, which handles cases involving children who may have broken the law. It answers common questions for parents about what happens after an arrest and what the court process involves.

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  • JV-125

    Caused Another Child's Death Through Abuse or Neglect (§ 300 (f))

    This form is used to tell the court that a parent or guardian is believed to have caused the death of another child through abuse or neglect. It requires the social worker to list supporting facts.

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  • JV-127

    Freed for Adoption (§ 300 (h))

    This form is used by a social worker to tell the court that they believe a child has been freed for adoption from one or both parents. This can happen through giving up parental rights or ending those rights.

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  • JV-130-INFO

    Paying for Lawyers in Dependency Court—Information for Parents and Guardians

    This form provides information to parents and guardians about who pays for lawyers in dependency court. It explains that the court may ask for financial information to decide if the parent can repay some or all of the lawyer costs.

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  • JV-140

    Notification of Mailing Address

    This form is used by parents or guardians to tell the court and social worker where they want official papers and notices sent. It allows the person to provide their current mailing address or update it if they move.

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  • JV-141

    Electronic Service: Consent, Withdrawal of Consent, Address Change (Juvenile)

    This form lets a person tell the court if they agree to get case papers and notices by email or electronically. It can also be used to change an existing electronic address or to say they no longer want electronic notices.

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  • JV-226

    Authorization to Release Health and Mental Health Information

    This form lets a parent, legal guardian, or the child give permission for the release of the child's health and mental health records to a child welfare agency. It allows the agency to help the child get services and manage care.

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  • JV-227

    Consent to Release Education Information

    This form lets someone give permission for a school or record keeper to share a child's educational records with a child welfare agency. The records shared can include things like grades, attendance, and therapy notes.

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  • JV-228-INFO

    Background on Release of Information to Medical Board of California

    This form provides background information about releasing your medical details to the Medical Board of California. It explains that the board may review your care if you were prescribed three or more certain medications for a long time.

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  • JV-268

    Proof of Personal Service (CLETS-JUV)

    This form is used to prove that certain documents were personally given to another person in a juvenile court case. It requires the person filing it to state that they gave copies of specific court papers to the named party.

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  • JV-270

    Receipt for Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition

    This form is a receipt used to prove to the court that a person has turned in, sold, or stored firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition when a judge has ordered it. It requires signatures from law enforcement or a licensed gun dealer who received the items.

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  • JV-270-INFO

    How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition?

    This form provides information about what items must be turned in, sold, or stored, such as firearms, parts, and ammunition. It explains where and when these items must be taken according to court orders.

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  • JV-285

    Relative Information

    This form allows a relative of a child who has been removed from home to give written information to the court about that child. It asks for details about the child's health, education, and other helpful information.

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  • JV-287

    Confidential Information

    This form asks the court to keep certain contact information private. It is used to provide details that the court should keep secret in the case file.

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  • JV-290-INFO

    Instructions to Complete the Caregiver Information Form

    This form provides instructions for filling out the Caregiver Information Form (JV-290). It asks caregivers, agencies, and facilities to give the court factual information about a child, such as health, school status, and behavior.

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  • JV-299

    De Facto Parent Pamphlet

    This pamphlet explains what a de facto parent is, what rights they have, and how to apply for de facto parent status in the court. It also provides information on what the court can do if someone claims to be a de facto parent.

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  • JV-350-INFO

    Information on Juvenile Court Guardianship

    This form provides information about what a legal guardianship is in juvenile court. It explains who can be appointed as a guardian, the differences between a guardian and other caregivers, and the steps involved in asking the court to appoint someone as a guardian.

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  • JV-352-INFO

    Comparison of Guardians with Other Nonparent Caregivers

    This form compares the rights and duties, available support, and court processes for different types of caregivers: foster parents/resource families, and guardians appointed through juvenile or probate court. It is an informational guide, not a legal document to file with the court.

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  • JV-520

    Fax Filing Cover Sheet

    This form is a cover sheet used when sending documents to the court via fax. It asks the filer to list the documents being sent and to identify who the filer is in relation to the case.

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  • JV-535-INFO

    Information on Educational Rights Holders

    This form provides information about an 'educational rights holder,' which is an adult the court names to help make decisions about a child's education or development. It explains the rights and duties of this appointed person.

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  • JV-580

    Notice to Child and Parent/Guardian RE: Release of Juvenile Police Records and Objection

    This form tells a child's parent or guardian that someone is asking for the child's records from a law enforcement agency. It also provides instructions on how and when to object to the release of those records.

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  • JV-589

    Acknowledgment of Juvenile Diversion Record Sealed (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 786.5)

    This form is an acknowledgment used to confirm that certain juvenile records have been sealed, following rules set by the Welfare and Institutions Code. It is filled out by an agency and returned to the probation department.

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  • JV-591

    Acknowledgment of Juvenile Record Sealed

    This form is used by agencies to tell the court that they have followed a court order to keep a child's juvenile records private (sealed). It requires the agency to confirm that the records have been sealed and that a copy of this acknowledgment has been sent to the court.

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  • JV-596-INFO

    Sealing of Records for Satisfactory Completion of Probation

    This form provides information about when a court might keep a person's juvenile records private (seal them) after finishing probation. It explains what must happen for the records to be sealed and who might still be able to see them.

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  • JV-597

    Probation Department Notice on Sealing of Records After Diversion Program (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 786.5)

    This form is used by the probation department to state its decision about whether a young person has finished a diversion or supervision program and if their records should be kept private (sealed). It details whether the records are sealed or not.

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  • JV-622

    Informal Probation Agreement

    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.

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  • JV-624

    Terms and Conditions

    This form lists the rules and conditions that a court has decided a child must follow while they are on probation. It details specific rules about school, employment, substance use, and contact with certain people.

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  • JV-690

    School Notification of Court Adjudication (Welf. & Inst. Code Section 827(b))

    This form is used by the court clerk to officially tell a child's school district that the child has been found guilty of certain crimes or has specific court requirements. It lists the details of the finding and the court's decision regarding the child's case.

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  • JV-692

    Notification to Sheriff of Juvenile Delinquency Felony Adjudication (Welf. & Inst. Code Section 827.2)

    This form is used by the court clerk to officially tell the county sheriff that a child has been found guilty of a felony offense. It records details about the child and the type of disposition ordered by the court.

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  • JV-720-INFO

    The Racial Justice Act in Juvenile Court

    This form provides information about the Racial Justice Act (RJA), which is a law that stops the state from punishing someone based on their race, ethnicity, or national origin. It explains when the law might apply to a person's juvenile case and how to file a request under it.

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