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Notice of Hearing (Menacing Dog)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2018

This form is a notice that tells the dog owner about a hearing. The hearing is set up to decide if the dog is considered dangerous or vicious.

The court describes it as: Gives notice to the owner of a dog of the date, time, and place that a hearing will be held on a petition to determine if the dog is dangerous or vicious.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when someone has filed a petition to determine if a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious, and it notifies the dog owner about the date, time, and place of the hearing.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What does this form tell me about the hearing?
It gives the date, time, and room where the hearing will take place. It also warns that not showing up could lead to an order that restricts the dog's possession.
Do I need to bring the dog to the hearing?
The form specifically states, "DO NOT BRING THE DOG TO THE HEARING."

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2018.

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