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Minutes and Order or Judgment (Governmental)

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

This form is used to write down the judge's final decisions, which can be an order or a judgment, especially in family law cases. It records what happened in court and what the judge decides about things like child support and custody.

The court describes it as: Tells you the judge's decision after a court hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court hearing to officially write down the judge's final decision or order regarding a family law matter.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to write down the judge's final decision, which is called minutes and an order or judgment. It records what happened in court and what the judge decides.
Do I need to fill this out myself?
The form includes sections for the court to fill out, and it is used to document the judge's findings.

Revision history

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

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