Declaration Re: Withdrawal of Welfare and Institutions ("W & I") Code Section 827 Petition
Santa Clara Superior Court · Local Forms
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used by someone to officially withdraw a petition they filed with the court that asked to remove a child from their parent's or guardian's custody due to abuse or neglect concerns. A person would need this form if they previously filed such a petition but have decided they no longer want to proceed with it and want to cancel their case.
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