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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 4§ 262 Juvenile Court Order Review

§ 262 Juvenile Court Order Review

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§ 262 Juvenile Court Order Review

Key Takeaways

  • •A judge can change or cancel a decision made by a juvenile hearing officer if there's a good reason.
  • •The minor, their parent, or guardian can ask the judge to do this.
  • •If the judge doesn't respond within 10 days, the request is automatically denied.

Example

A teenager gets a punishment from a juvenile hearing officer, like community service, but thinks it's too harsh.

The teen or their parent can ask a judge to change or cancel the punishment. If the judge doesn't answer in 10 days, the request is turned down.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 262 Juvenile Court Order Review

Upon motion of the minor or his or her parent or guardian for good cause, or upon his or her own motion, a judge of the juvenile court may set aside or modify any order of a juvenile hearing officer, or may order or himself or herself conduct a rehearing. If the minor or parent or guardian has made a motion that the judge set aside or modify the order or has applied for a rehearing, and the judge has not set aside or modified the order or ordered or conducted a rehearing within 10 days after the date of the order, the motion or application shall be deemed denied as of the expiration of that period. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 679, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

motionhearingapplicationexpiration

Related Statutes

  • § 250 Referee Order Effectiveness
  • § 252 Juvenile Court Rehearing Requests
  • § 263 Juvenile Case Transfer Rules
  • § 6603 Sexually Violent Predator Trial Rights
  • § 6608.8 Conditional Release Treatment Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 262.
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