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JV-223Mandatory

Order on Application for Psychotropic Medication

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2020

This form is an official court order that records the judge's decision about whether a child can continue or start taking certain medications. It details the court's findings and the specific orders regarding the medication.

The court describes it as: Lists the courts findings and orders about the child’s psychotropic medications. The social worker or probation officer must provide a copy of the form to the child’s caregiver.

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This form is used in juvenile court cases when someone applies to the court for permission to give a child psychotropic medication.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

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Common questions

Who must receive a copy of this order?
The social worker or probation officer must give a copy of this order to the child’s caregiver, either in person or by mail, within two court days.
What does this order do?
It lists the court's findings and orders about the child’s psychotropic medications.
Does this form require a filing fee?
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 September 1, 2020.

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