Initial Appearance Hearing-Juvenile Delinquency

Imperial Superior Court · Common Judicial Council Forms

Verified current as of September 10, 2026

This form documents the court proceedings when a young person accused of a crime first appears before a judge in juvenile court. Judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys use this form to record what happens at that initial hearing, including bail decisions, custody status, and whether the young person will stay in detention or be released.