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Preliminary Orders After Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act—Juvenile Adjudication

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

This form is used by the court to write down its official decisions about whether the Racial Justice Act was violated during a juvenile court case. It records various orders, such as setting dates for future hearings.

The court describes it as: States the court’s orders (decisions) about whether the Racial Justice Act was violated in your juvenile court case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a request has been made regarding the Racial Justice Act in a juvenile court case. It is for the court to document its preliminary decisions.

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?
The form is for court use only, meaning the judge or court staff fills it out.
What does this form record?
It records the court's official orders regarding the Racial Justice Act, including setting dates for future hearings.
Is this form used to start a case?
No, this form is used to record preliminary orders after a request has been made in an existing case.

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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