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Letters of Guardianship (Juvenile)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2019

This form is a court document that officially states the court's decision to make a specific person the legal guardian of a child in foster care. It records the guardian's appointment and the powers granted to them.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decision (orders) about making a person the legal guardian of a child in foster care.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to officially document that someone has been appointed as the legal guardian of a child in foster care.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is issued by the court, and it records the court's decision. The appointed guardian signs an affirmation on it.
What does this form prove?
It is proof that someone has been appointed as the guardian of the child. The letters stay active until the guardianship ends or new letters are issued.
What should the guardian do with this form?
The guardian should keep a certified copy of this form in a safe place to show it to school or medical staff.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2019.

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