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JV-680

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF

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CHILD'S NAME:

FINDINGS AND ORDERS FOR CHILD APPROACHING  
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Use this form to document the juvenile court's findings and orders regarding the possible modification of jurisdiction over the child, from 
delinquency jurisdiction to transition jurisdiction or dependency jurisdiction, the child’s plans for independent living, and his or her status 
as a nonminor dependent as stated in rule 5.812 of the California Rules of Court at the following hearings:

1. A review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2, held on behalf of a child approaching majority;  

2. A review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2, during which a recommendation to terminate juvenile court 

jurisdiction is considered, held on behalf of a child more than 17 years, 5 months and less than 18 years of age; or

3. Any other hearing during which a recommendation to terminate juvenile court jurisdiction is considered, held on behalf of a child 

more than 17 years, 5 months and less than 18 years of age who is in a foster care placement or who was subject to an order for a 
foster care placement as a dependent when he or she was adjudged to be a ward. This form also applies to children whose 
underlying adjudication is subject to vacatur under Penal Code section 236.14.

If this hearing is also a review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2 or section 727.3, the findings and orders  
required in that section and in rule 5.810 of the California Rules of Court must be made in addition to the findings and orders on this form.

BASED ON THE REPORTS READ, CONSIDERED, AND ADMITTED INTO EVIDENCE AND ALL OTHER EVIDENCE RECEIVED,  
THE COURT FINDS AND ORDERS

Findings

1. a.

b.

c.

2.

a.

b.

The child's rehabilitative goals have been met. Juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as a ward is no longer required.  
The facts supporting this finding were stated on the record. 

The child's rehabilitative goals have not been met. Continued juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as a ward is  
required. The facts supporting this finding were stated on the record. 

The child's underlying adjudication is subject to vacatur under Penal Code section 236.14.

For a dual-status child for whom dependency jurisdiction was suspended under Welfare and Institutions Code section 
241.1(e)(5)(A):  

A return to the child's home would be detrimental to the child, and juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as a  
dependent should be resumed. The facts supporting this finding were stated on the record.

A return to the child's home would not be detrimental to the child, and juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as a 
dependent does not need to be resumed. The facts supporting this finding were stated on the record.

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Welfare and Institutions Code, §§ 450, 451, 
607.2, 727.2(i)-(j), 778; 
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.812 

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3.

For a dual-status child for whom the probation department was designated the lead agency under Welfare and Institutions 
Code section 241.1(e)(5)(B):

A return to the child's home would be detrimental to the child, and juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as a 
dual-status child is no longer required. The facts supporting this finding were stated on the record.

A return to the child's home would not be detrimental to the child, and juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as  a 
dependent is not required. The facts supporting this finding were stated on the record. 

4.

For other than a dual status child:

The child was not a court dependent at the time he or she was declared a ward.   
The child                                                     appear to come within the description of Welfare and Institutions 
Code section 300, and                                               be returned home safely. The facts supporting this finding were 
stated on the  record and             the underlying petition is subject to vacatur under Penal Code section 236.14.

does not
can

cannot

does

The child was subject to an order for a foster care placement as a dependent of the court at the time he or she 
does not    
was adjudged a ward and                                                     remain within the description of a dependent child under 
Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, and a return to the home of his or her parents or legal guardian 
                                                     create a substantial risk of detriment to the child's safety, protection, or  
physical or emotional well-being. The facts supporting the findings were stated on the record.

would not

would

does

Reunification services                                                      been terminated. 

have not

have

The child's case                                                 been set for a hearing to terminate parental rights or establish a 
guardianship.

has

has not

The child                                                    intend to sign a mutual agreement for a placement in a supervised  
setting as a nonminor dependent.

does not

does

5.

The child's Transitional Independent Living Case Plan includes a plan for the child to satisfy at least one of the following 
conditions of eligibility to remain under juvenile court jurisdiction as a nonminor dependent:

The child plans to continue attending high school or a high school equivalency certificate (GED) program.

The child plans to attend a college, community college, or vocational education program.

The child plans to take part in a program or activities to promote employment or overcome barriers to  employment.

The child plans to be employed at least 80 hours a month.

The child may not be able to attend school, college, a vocational program, or a program or activities to promote  
employment or overcome barriers to employment or to work 80 hours per month due to a medical condition.

6.

8.

The child's Transitional Independent Living Case Plan includes an alternative plan for the child's transition to  independence, 
including housing, education, employment, and a support system in the event the child does not remain  under juvenile court 
jurisdiction after attaining 18 years of age.

7. For an Indian child, he or she                                                    intend to continue to be considered an Indian child for the purposes 

does not

does

of the ongoing application of the Indian Child Welfare Act to him or her as a nonminor dependent.

The child has an in-progress application pending for title XVI Supplemental Security Income benefits, and the continuation of  
juvenile court jurisdiction until a final decision has been issued to ensure continued assistance with the application process:

is in the child's best interest.

is not in the child's best interest because it is not necessary.

a.

b.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

a.

b.

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The child has an in-progress application pending for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status or other application for legal  
residency for which an active juvenile court case is required.

The potential benefits of remaining under juvenile court jurisdiction as a nonminor dependent were explained to the child, and 
the child has stated that he or she understands those benefits.

The child was informed that he or she may decline to become a nonminor dependent.

The child was informed that on reaching 18 years of age, he or she may have the right to have juvenile court jurisdiction  
terminated following a hearing under rule 5.555 of the California Rules of Court.

The child was informed that if juvenile court jurisdiction is terminated, he or she has the right to file a request to return to 
foster care and have the court assume or resume jurisdiction over him or her as a nonminor dependent.

All the information, documents, and services required by Welfare and Institutions Code section 391(b)-(c) were provided 
to the child.

Not all the information, documents, and services required by Welfare and Institutions Code section 391(b)-(c) were  
provided to the child.

(1)

(2)

The barriers to providing any missing information, documents, or services can be overcome by the date the 
child attains 18 years of age. 
The barriers to providing any missing information, documents, or services may not be overcome by the date 
the child attains 18 years of age. 

15.

The child                                                     provided with the notices and information required under Welfare and Institutions 
Code section 607.5.

was not

was

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14. a.

b.

Orders 

16.

The court, having previously determined that the child is a dual-status child under Welfare and Institutions Code section  
241.1(e)(5)(A), and  that juvenile court jurisdiction over the child as a dependent should be resumed, orders that:

a.   Dependency jurisdiction over the child previously suspended is resumed and delinquency jurisdiction is dismissed.

b.   The matter is continued for a status review hearing set under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.21 or section 

366.31, on the date stated on the record, which is within six months of the date of the child's most recent status review 
hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2 or section 727.3.  

17.

The court, having previously determined that the child is a dual-status child under Welfare and Institutions Code section 241.1
(e)(5)(B), that the child's rehabilitative goals were achieved, that a return to the child's home would be detrimental, and that 
juvenile  court jurisdiction over the child as a dual-status child is no longer required, orders that:

a.   The child's dual status is terminated, delinquency jurisdiction over the child is dismissed, and dependency jurisdiction is  

continued with the child welfare services department responsible for the child's placement and care.

b.   The matter is continued for a status review hearing set under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.21 or section 

366.31, on the date stated on the record, which is within six months of the date of the child's most recent status review 
hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2 or section 727.3.

18.

The child comes within the juvenile court's transition jurisdiction as described in Welfare and Institutions Code section 450.

a.   The child was originally removed from the physical custody of his or her parents or legal guardians on (specify date): 

                                              and continues to be removed from their custody.

b.   The removal findings made at that hearing—“continuation in the home is contrary to the child's welfare” and “reasonable  

efforts were made to prevent removal”—remain in effect.

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18.

c.   The                                                                                                                         is responsible for the child's  

child welfare services department

probation department 

placement and care.

The child is adjudged a transition dependent pending his or her attaining the age of 18 years and assuming the status of  
a nonminor dependent under the transition jurisdiction of this court. The matter is continued for a status review hearing set   
under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.31 and rule 5.903 of the California Rules of Court, on the date stated on the 
record, which is within six months of the child's most recent status review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code 
section 727.2 or section 727.3. 

19.

The child comes within the juvenile court's transition jurisdiction as described in Welfare and Institutions Code section 450, in 
that his or her underlying adjudication is subject to vacatur under Penal Code section 236.14.

20.

21.

a.   Continuance in the home is contrary to the child's welfare;

b.   Reasonable efforts have been made to prevent or eliminate the need for removal, and the child remains removed from 

the parent or guardian;

c. The adjudication in petition number                         is vacated, the petition is dismissed, and the underlying arrest is 

expunged under Penal Code section 236.14;

d. The Department of Justice and any law enforcement agency that has records of the arrest is ordered to seal those 
records and then destroy them three years from the date of the arrest or one year after the order to seal, whichever 
occurs later; and

e. The                                                                                                                                is responsible for the child's 

child welfare services department

probation department

placement and care.

The child (1) was not a court dependent at the time he or she was declared a ward; (2) is currently subject to an order for a  
foster care placement; (3) does not come within the juvenile court's transition jurisdiction; (4) has achieved his or her  
rehabilitative goals; (5) no longer requires delinquency jurisdiction; and (6) appears to come within the description of Welfare 
and Institutions Code section 300 and cannot be returned home safely. 

a.   The                                                                                  must submit an application under Welfare and Institutions  

probation officer

child's attorney

Code section 329 to the child welfare services department to commence a proceeding to declare the child a dependent 
of the court.  

b.   The matter is set for a hearing to review the child welfare services department's decision on the date stated on the  

record, which is within 20 court days of the date of this order.

The child (1) was a court dependent at the time he or she was declared a ward; (2) does not come within the juvenile court's  
transition jurisdiction; (3) has achieved his or her rehabilitative goals; (4) no longer requires delinquency jurisdiction; and  
(5) remains within the description of a dependent child under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300 and a return to the 
home of a parent or  legal guardian would create a substantial risk of detriment to his or her safety, protection, or physical or 
emotional well-being.

a.   The child was originally removed from the physical custody of his or her parents or legal guardians on 

(specify date):                                                     and continues to be removed from their custody.

b.   The removal findings made at that hearing—“continuation in the home is contrary to the child's welfare” and “reasonable  

efforts were made to prevent removal”—remain in effect.

c.   The                                                                                                                        is responsible for the child's  

child welfare services department

probation department 

placement and care.

The order terminating jurisdiction over the child as a dependent of the juvenile court is vacated and dependency jurisdiction 
over the child is resumed. Delinquency jurisdiction is terminated. The matter is continued for a status review hearing set   
under rule 5.903 of the California Rules of Court, on the date stated on the record, which is within six months of the child's 
most recent status review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2 or section 727.3. 

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22.

Jurisdiction over the child is not modified from delinquency jurisdiction to dependency jurisdiction or transition jurisdiction.

The child is returned to the home of the parent or legal guardian. A progress report hearing is set on the date  
stated on the record.

a.  

b.  

c.  

d.  

The child is returned to the home of the parent or legal guardian and juvenile court jurisdiction of the child is  
terminated as stated in Petition to Terminate Wardship and Order (form JV-794).   

Delinquency jurisdiction is continued and the order for an out-of-home placement in a non–foster care placement  
remains in full force and effect. A progress report hearing is set on the date stated on the record.

Delinquency jurisdiction is continued and the order for a foster care placement remains in full force and effect.

(1)

(2)

The child intends to meet the eligibility requirements for status as a nonminor dependent after 
attaining 18 years of age, and a status review hearing is set under rule 5.903 of the California Rules  
of Court, on the date stated on the record, which is within six months of the child's most recent status 
review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2 or section 727.3.   

The child does not intend to meet the eligibility requirements for status as a nonminor dependent after 
attaining 18 years of age. 

(a)

(b)

A hearing to terminate delinquency jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 
607.2(b)(4) and 607.3 is set for the date stated on the record, which is within one month of 
the child's 18th  birthday.

A status review hearing is set under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2, on the date 
stated on the record, which is within six months of the child's most recent status review 
hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 727.2 or section 727.3.  

23. The next hearings are scheduled as follows:

a.    

Nonminor dependent status review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.31 and rule 5.903 of the 
California Rules of Court

Hearing date:                                             Time:                           Dept:                                                                 Room:

b.    

Hearing to consider termination of jurisdiction under Welfare and Institutions Code section 391 and rule 5.555 of the  
CalIfornia Rules of Court

Hearing date:                                             Time:                           Dept:                                                                 Room:

c.    

Other (specify):

 Hearing date:                                             Time:                           Dept:                                                                Room:

Date:

JUDICIAL OFFICER 

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