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Notice of Hearing or Continuance

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is a notice that tells certain people involved in a CARE Act case that a court hearing has been set or that a previously set hearing has been moved to a different date. It includes basic information about the case.

The court describes it as: Gives notice to certain original CARE Act petitioners that a hearing is being held.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used by the court to notify certain original CARE Act petitioners about an upcoming hearing or if a hearing date has been changed.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is a continuance according to this form?
A continuance means that the court had set a hearing for a certain day, but it has rescheduled that hearing to a different day.
Does getting this notice mean I have the right to attend the hearing?
No, this notice does not give you the right to attend the hearing. You can only attend if the court specifically gives you permission to do so.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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