Probate Court Request for Juvenile Court Review of Decision not to Commence Proceedings

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows someone to ask the probate court to review a juvenile court's decision to not start proceedings, typically involving guardianship or dependency cases. Parents, relatives, or social workers use this form when they believe the juvenile court made a mistake in refusing to open a case that should protect a child's welfare or establish legal custody.