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Notice of Hearing—CARE Act Proceedings

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2023

This form is a notice that tells people about a hearing that will happen in a case under the CARE Act. It lists the date, time, and location of the hearing and what kind of hearing it is.

The court describes it as: Gives notice of any CARE Act hearing that occurs after the first court appearance.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used to officially notify people about any hearing that takes place after the first court appearance in a CARE Act case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for an attorney or party to fill out, and also sections for court use only.
What kind of hearings can be listed?
The form allows checking boxes for several types of hearings, such as a hearing on the merits, a case management hearing, or a one-year status review hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.

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