JV-328

Prospective Adoptive Parent Order 
After Hearing

Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.

This hearing on the child’s removal from the home of the prospective 
adoptive parent or parents took place on (date):

The child’s prospective adoptive parent or parents are:
(name):  
(name):  

The court finds and orders: 

Notice was given as required by law.

Fill in court name and street address:

Superior Court of California, County of

The proposed removal is not in the best interest of the child. 
The child will remain in the home of the prospective adoptive parent 
or parents.

Fill in child's name and date of birth:

Child’s Name:

The proposed removal is in the best interest of the child. The child is 
ordered removed from the home of the prospective adoptive parent 
or parents, and the designation as prospective adoptive parent or 
parents is terminated. The agency may place the child with (name):

Date of Birth:

Fill in case number:

Case Number:

The emergency removal is not in the best interest of the child. The child will remain in the home of the 
prospective adoptive parent or parents.  

The emergency removal is in the best interest of the child. The child is ordered removed from the home of the 
prospective adoptive parent or parents, and the designation as prospective adoptive parent or parents is 
terminated. The agency may place the child with (name):

Other orders (specify):

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Date:

Judge (or Judicial Officer)

Judicial Council of California, www.courtinfo.ca.gov 
New January 1, 2008, Mandatory Form
Welfare and Institutions Code, § 366.26(n)
Cal. Rules of Court, rules 5.726, 5.727, 5.728

Prospective Adoptive Parent Order 
After Hearing

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