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Findings and Orders for Pretrial Release or Detention

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective March 1, 2026

This form is used by the court to write down its decisions and orders about whether a person should be released before trial or if they should be kept in custody. It asks the court to make official findings about the person's risk of leaving town or harming others.

The court describes it as: States a court’s findings and orders related to pretrial release or detention.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a criminal case when the court is deciding on pretrial release or detention, often at the arraignment or during a bail review.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for court use only, meaning the judge or court staff completes it. The people involved in the case are the People of the State of California and the Defendant.
What does this form decide?
It records the court's findings regarding the defendant's risk of leaving town (flight risk) or danger to the public or victim. It then issues an order about release or detention.
Does filing this form cost money?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

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

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