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Proof of Service of Order After Hearing by Mail

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

This form is used to show the court that you mailed court papers to the other side after a hearing. It is specifically for matters related to postsecondary school violence prevention.

The court describes it as: Use this form to prove to the court that you gave the other side court papers by mail after a hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when someone needs to prove they mailed court papers after a hearing, especially when the person being served was not at the hearing.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to prove to the court that you mailed court papers to the other side after a hearing.
Who fills out this form?
The person who mails the documents fills out this form, and they must be 18 or older and live or work in the county where the mailing happened.

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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