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Request to Change Juvenile Court Order (WIC388)

A request to ask the juvenile court to change an existing order when there has been a significant change in circumstances or new evidence that may affect the child’s best interests.

Process

This page provides the information you need to request a change to an existing juvenile court order. These instructions will guide you through completing the required forms and submitting them to the Clerk’s Office for filing.

No Filing Fee:
There is no fee to file a Request to Change Court Order.

To begin your request, you will need to complete the following forms:

Form JV-180 – Request to Change Court Order

  • Fill in the boxes for the court address and child(ren)’s name. Fill in the box for the court case number if you know it.
  • Fill in section 1.
  • In section 2, check the box for what you are requesting.
  • In section 3, mark the box if you want your address to be confidential. If you mark this box, you will need to file form JV-182 also (see below).
  • Fill in sections 4 and 5.
  • In section 6, explain the order the court made that you want changed. Be specific and to-the-point.
  • In section 7, list new information or changes that have happened since the court first made the order.
  • In section 8, explain in detail what order you want the court to make instead.
  • In section 9, explain why you feel the change in orders would benefit the child(ren).
  • If you need additional space to complete section 9, check the box in section 10 and attach the rest of your response on an extra sheet of paper.
  • In section 11, check if the person or agency agrees to your request. If you are not sure, check Don’t Know. If that person or agency is not included in the case, check Not Applicable.
  • In section 12, check the box if all the people and agencies included in the case agree to your request and you do not want to set a court-hearing.
  • In section 13, explain why anyone disagrees with your request and why.
  • In section 14, write the date, print your name, and sign.

Form JV-182- Confidential Information (Request to Change Court Order)

  • Fill in the boxes for the court address and child(ren)’s name. Fill in the box for the court case number if you know it.
  • In section 1, 2, and 3.
  • In section 2, write your name.

Form JV-183 – Court Order on Form JV-180, Request to Change Court Order

  • Fill in the boxes for the court address and child(ren)’s name. Fill in the box for the court case number if you know it.
  • The rest of the document will be left blank. The court will write the decision made on this form and the court clerk will mail a copy to all people and agencies involved in the case.

Take the originals and one copy of each of the following forms to the clerk at the Juvenile Division of the court at 11200 Avenue 368, Visalia, CA 93291.

  • Form JV-180 – Request to Change Court Order
  • Form JV-182 – Confidential Information (Request to Change Court Order)
  • Form JV-183 – Court Order on Form JV-180, Request to Change Court Order

The Clerk will stamp the originals and keep them for the court file, and will lodge (keep in the file) the JV-183 Court Order on Form JV-180, Request to Change Court Order. The court will give you back your copies of the Request and Confidential Information. These copies are for you to keep for your records.

The Clerk will give your documents to the Judge, who will carefully review and consider your request. Your request may be granted, denied, or set for a hearing.

After the Judge makes a decision, the Clerk will mail a copy of your Request and the Order to the everyone who needs to be aware of the request.

Below are the following people/agencies the Clerk will serve if they are involved in the case:

  • Child(ren) (if they are 10 years older or older)
  • Child(ren)’s attorney
  • Parent(s)
  • Legal Guardian(s)
  • Social Worker
  • Probation Officer
  • Current caregiver/resource parent
  • CASA volunteer
  • Educational rights holder
  • Indian tribe and/or custodian
  • Sibling(s) (if they are 10 years older or older)
  • Sibling(s) caretaker/attorney
  • Attorney for parent/legal guardian
  • County Counsel
  • District Attorney

After the Judge reviews your Request, his/her order will be written on form JV-183 – Court Order on Form JV-180, Request to Change Court Order.

If everyone agrees to the request before you file your documents and you checked section 12, the Judge will complete section 1.

If the request is denied, the Judge will complete section 2.

If a decision is not made and the request is set for a hearing, the Judge will complete section 3 or 4. If item 3 or 4 are filled in, you will need to appear for Court on the date and time written on the order. If you do not appear, your request could be taken off calendar or denied.