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Notice and Motion for Transfer

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective November 1, 2012

This form is used to ask the court to move a case to a different county. It is used when the person who was supervised by probation lives in a different county than where the case is currently in.

The court describes it as: A probation officer or another person in the county where a supervised person was convicted uses this form to request to have the case transferred to the court in the county where the supervised person lives.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by a probation officer or another person when they believe the supervised person's permanent home is in a different county. The court must consider several factors when deciding if the case should be moved.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who can file this form?
A probation officer or another person in the county where the supervised person was convicted can use this form to request a case transfer.
What must happen before filing?
Before filing, people should check with local court staff to set a date, time, and place for a hearing on the motion. Notice must also be given at least 60 days before the hearing date.
What does the court consider?
The court must consider factors like the supervised person's permanent residence, victim issues, and if moving the case would affect collecting restitution.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2012.

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