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JV-642 CHILD'S NAME: CASE NUMBER: ––––– ––––– INITIAL APPEARANCE HEARING—JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Out-of-Custody Arraignment In-Custody Arraignment and Detention THE COURT MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND ORDERS: 1. Notice has been given as required by law. 2. The child has not been taken into custody. 3. The child was taken into custody at ––––– a.m./p.m. on ––––– . 4. The petition or notice of probation violation was filed at ––––– a.m./p.m. on ––––– . 5. Counsel was appointed for the child. 6. The information on the face of the petition was confirmed corrected as follows: ––––– ––––– ––––– . 7. The court advised the child and parent/legal guardian of (check all that apply): a. the contents of the petition. b. the nature and possible consequences of juvenile court proceedings. c. the purpose and scope of the initial hearing. d. the hearing rights described in rule ––––– . e. the reason the child was taken into custody. 8. Reading of the petition and advice of rights were waived by the child the child's counsel. 9. The prosecutor has requested that a hearing be set to determine whether the child is a fit and proper subject under Welfare and Institutions Code section 707(a) or (c). 10. The child through counsel (if checked, go to item 13 after completing a and b below) a. denied the allegations of the petition. b. asked the court to take no action on the petition at this time. 11. The child (if checked and child in custody, go to item 13 after completing a and b below) a. admitted the petition as filed as amended (date): ––––– b. pleaded no contest to the petition as filed as amended (date): ––––– 12. Dismissed counts will will not be considered true for disposition Specific Statutory Violations: ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– 13. The court has questioned the child and finds that the child understands the nature of the allegations and the direct consequences of admitting or pleading no contest to the allegations of the petition, and understands and waives the hearing rights that were explained (check all that apply): a. The child's counsel consents to the admission or plea of no contest. b. The admission or plea of no contest is freely and voluntarily made. c. There is a factual basis for the admission or plea of no contest. Page 1 of 3 Form Adopted for Mandatory Use INITIAL APPEARANCE HEARING—JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Cal. Rules of Court, rules 5.754, 5.758, 5.760, 5.778; Judicial Council of California Welfare and Institutions Code, §§ 633, 635, 636, 700 JV-642 [Rev. January 1, 2007] electronic form ã 2005-7 WWW.LawCA.co m Law Publishers JV-642 CHILD'S NAME: CASE NUMBER: ––––– ––––– 13. (Continued) d. The following allegations are admitted and found to be true as alleged Count Number: Specific Statutory Violations: ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– e. The child is described by section 601 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. f. The following counts may be considered a misdemeanor or a felony. The court finds the child's violation of: Count Number: Code Section: Misdemeanor Felony ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– g. The maximum confinement time is ––––– . h. The child's residence is in ––––– County. i. The matter is transferred to ––––– County for disposition and further proceedings. Judicial Council form JV-550, Juvenile Court Transfer Orders will be completed and transmitted immediately. CHILD IN CUSTODY 14. The court has considered the detention report prepared by the probation officer and the following documents (specify): ––––– and the testimony of (name): ––––– and the examination of (name): ––––– by the court. 15. The child is released from custody to the home of (name, address, and relationship to child): ––––– ––––– . 16. A prima facie showing has been made that the child's disposition is by section 601 or 602. 17. Based on the facts stated on the record, continuance in the child's home is contrary to the child's welfare. 18. Based on the facts stated on the record, there are no available services that would prevent the need for further detention. 19. The child is detained on home supervision on electronic monitor in the home of (name, address, and relationship to child): ––––– ––––– 20. Based on the facts stated on the record, the child is detained in secure custody on the following grounds (check all that apply): a. The child has violated an order of the court. b. The child has escaped from a court commitment. c. The child is likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court. d. It is a matter of immediate and urgent necessity for the protection of the child. e. It is reasonably necessary for the protection of the person or property of another. JV-642 [Rev. January 1, 2007] INITIAL APPEARANCE HEARING—JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Page 2 of 3 JV-642 CHILD'S NAME: CASE NUMBER: ––––– ––––– 21. Temporary placement and care is the responsibility of the probation officer. 22. Reasonable efforts to prevent or eliminate the need for detention of the child have been made. have not been made. 23. As soon as possible, the probation officer must provide services that will assist the child and the family to be reunified. 24. The child and the parent/legal guardian have been advised that if the child cannot be returned home within the statutory timelines, a proceeding may be scheduled to determine an alternative permanent home, including an adoptive home after parental rights are terminated. 25. The probation officer must file a case plan within 60 days. 26. Other orders: ––––– ––––– ––––– 27. The matter is continued to (location): ––––– on (date): ––––– at (time): ––––– for further initial hearing pretrial/settlement conference jurisdiction hearing disposition hearing on the notice of probation violation fitness hearing other (specify): ––––– ––––– 28. Child Counsel waives (check all that apply): time for jurisdiction hearing. time for disposition hearing. Date: ––––– JUDICIAL OFFICER JV-642 [ [Rev. January 1, 2007] INITIAL APPEARANCE HEARING—JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Page 3 of 3