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Santa Clara Superior Court · Local Forms
Verified current as of July 16, 2026
The JV-2001 is a form used to start a child abuse or neglect case in juvenile court by asking a judge to remove a child from their home and place them in protective custody. A social worker, police officer, or other authorized person would use this form when they believe a child is in immediate danger and needs emergency protection.
This form has fillable fields — you can complete it directly in the viewer on the right.