Order for Investigation and Report - Family Code Sections 7850 and 7851

Ventura Superior Court · Ventura County Local Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form is used to request that a court investigator look into a child's background, family situation, and needs to help a judge make decisions in cases involving child custody, visitation, or welfare. A parent, guardian, or someone seeking custody of a child would need to file this form when they want the court to have detailed information before making important decisions about where the child should live or how parenting time should be arranged.