Waiver of Rights—Juvenile Dependency

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows a minor and their family to give up certain legal rights in a juvenile dependency case, such as the right to a hearing or to have a lawyer represent them. Parents, guardians, and children use this form when they agree to the court's plans for custody, placement, or services without contesting the case.