Waiver of Rights—Juvenile Dependency
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2007
This form is used when a parent is giving up certain rights related to a child's dependency case. It asks the parent to confirm understanding of the case details and to agree to waive specific rights, such as the right to a trial or an attorney.
The court describes it as: A parent must use this if they are giving up their right to get services to help their child live with them again
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used by a parent who is giving up their rights regarding services to help their child live with them again in a juvenile dependency case.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who must use this form?
- A parent must use this form if they are giving up their right to get services to help their child live with them again.
- What does the parent confirm on this form?
- The parent confirms understanding of the petition and must initial boxes showing which rights they are giving up.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2007.
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