Citation for Publication Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 294

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form is used to notify the public about a court case involving a minor when the court decides that publishing notice in a newspaper is necessary instead of serving papers to a defendant directly. Judges, court clerks, and attorneys use this form to ensure a defendant who cannot be located is still informed about dependency or delinquency proceedings that may affect a child's welfare and custody.