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Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016

This form records the court's official findings after reviewing evidence related to a Special Immigrant Juvenile request. It documents the court's conclusions regarding the child's custody and other legal statuses.

The court describes it as: States the court's findings (conclusions) after considering facts and evidence included with a Confidential Request for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings (form FL-355)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where the court reviews evidence concerning a Special Immigrant Juvenile request.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the Judicial Officer to fill out after the court has reviewed the evidence and made findings. Great care must be taken to fill out the required sections. The form is marked for court use only.
What does this form show?
It states the court's findings regarding the child's custody and whether returning the child to their home country is in the child's best interest. It also records the date and location of the hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2016.

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