Jurisdiction Hearing—Juvenile Delinquency

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form documents the court hearing where a judge decides whether California has legal authority to handle a juvenile delinquency case involving a minor accused of breaking the law. Judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys use this form to record the court's ruling on jurisdiction so the case can either proceed in California or be transferred to another state or dismissed.