Division 3: Juvenile Rules
California Rules of Court — Family and Juvenile Rules – 2026
Chapter 1: Preliminary Provisions-Title and Definitions
Chapter 2: Commencement of Juvenile Court Proceedings
Chapter 3: General Conduct of Juvenile Court Proceedings
Chapter 4: Subsequent Petitions and Modifications
Chapter 5: Appellate Review
Chapter 6: Emancipation
Chapter 7: Intercounty Transfers; Out-of-County Placements; Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Chapter 8: Restraining Orders, Custody Orders, and Guardianships General Court Authority
Chapter 9: Parentage
Chapter 10: Medication, Mental Health, and Education
Chapter 11: Advocates for Parties
Chapter 12: Cases Petitioned Under Section 300
Article 1: Initial Hearing
Rules 5.667–5.680
Article 2: Jurisdiction
Rules 5.682–5.688
Article 3: Disposition
Rules 5.690–5.705
Article 4: Reviews, Permanent Planning
Rules 5.706–5.740
Chapter 13: Cases Petitioned Under Sections 601 and 602
Article 1: Initial Appearance
Rules 5.752–5.764
Article 2: Hearing on Transfer of Jurisdiction to Criminal Court
Rules 5.766–5.772
Article 3: Jurisdiction
Rules 5.774–5.782
Article 4: Disposition
Rules 5.785–5.808
Article 5: Reviews and Sealing
Rules 5.810–5.860