Probable Cause Statement and Judicial Determination

This form is used to create a written record of a judge's review of people who have been arrested and held in custody. It asks the arresting officer to state the facts and the judge to make a determination about whether there is enough evidence to believe a crime was committed.

The court describes it as: To have a written record of the 48 hour court review of persons arrested and held in custody as required by City of Riverside v. McLaughlin.

Official instructions

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

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The form requires statements from the arresting officer and a determination from a court official (judge or commissioner).

What is the purpose of this form?

It creates a written record of the court's review of an arrest to determine if probable cause exists for the alleged offense(s).

Does this form require a 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 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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