Who fills out this form?

This form is for the court to fill out and issue an order. It includes sections for the judge and court staff to record information.

Does this form require a filing fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

What kind of case is this for?

This form is related to juvenile cases, specifically concerning the placement of a child or nonminor.

JV-239Mandatory

Order on Placement in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program or Community Treatment Facility

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is an official court order used to decide if a child or nonminor should be placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program or a community treatment facility. It records the court's findings and final orders regarding that placement.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

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Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to make a formal decision about placing a child or nonminor in a specific type of care facility.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?: This form is for the court to fill out and issue an order. It includes sections for the judge and court staff to record information.
Does this form require a filing fee?: The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What kind of case is this for?: This form is related to juvenile cases, specifically concerning the placement of a child or nonminor.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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