Dispositional Attachment: Appointment of Guardian (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 360(a))

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form documents a court's decision to appoint a guardian for a child and outlines the terms of that guardianship appointment. Dependency court judges, social workers, and court staff use this form to officially record guardianship arrangements when a child cannot remain with their parents due to abuse, neglect, or other welfare concerns.