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Findings and Orders After 12-Month Permanency Hearing (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.21(f))

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

This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions and findings after a hearing that checks on a child's placement after one year. It records what the judge decides about the child's situation.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decisions (orders) made at a review hearing when the child was living outside the home of a parent.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after a 12-month permanency hearing, which happens when a child is living outside of a parent's home.

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 for the court to use, as it records the judge's official findings and orders after the hearing.
What kind of hearing is this for?
It is for a 12-Month Permanency Hearing, which deals with a child living outside of a parent's home.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided 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 January 1, 2026.

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