§ 263 Juvenile Case Transfer Rules

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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•A kid's court case can be moved to where they live
•The kid, their parent, or the judge can ask to move the case
•This can happen before the case is finished
•The case will follow the same rules in the new place

Example

A kid gets in trouble in Los Angeles but lives in San Diego

The judge can move the case to San Diego so it's easier for the kid and their family to go to court

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§ 263 Juvenile Case Transfer Rules

At any time prior to the final disposition of a hearing pursuant to Section 257, the judge, referee, or juvenile hearing officer may, on motion of the minor, his or her parent, or guardian, or on its own motion, transfer the case to the county of the minor’s residence for further proceedings pursuant to Sections 258, 260, 261, and 262. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 679, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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motion hearing disposition residence

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 263.

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