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Rules and Forms | Juvenile Law: Racial Justice Act Forms
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Summary
Summary
Juvenile courts expect more claims under the Racial Justice Act to be filed since Assembly Bill 256 (Kalra; Stats. 2022, ch. 739) expanded the retroactive application of the act, enabling more individuals to file claims for relief. The Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee proposes five new forms for optional use to assist litigants and juvenile courts with claims under the act.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council approve five new forms, effective January 1, 2026, for claims in juvenile court under the act:
• Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act--Juvenile Adjudication
(form JV-720)
• The Racial Justice Act in Juvenile Court (form JV-720-INFO)
• Preliminary Orders After Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act--Juvenile Adjudication (form JV-721)
• Findings and Orders After Initial Hearing on Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act--Juvenile Adjudication (form JV-722)
• Findings and Orders After Evidentiary Hearing on Request for Relief Under the Racial Justice Act--Juvenile Adjudication (form JV-723)
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