Termination of Dependency for Adoption (Juvenile)

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form is used to officially end a child's dependency status in the court system when the child is being adopted, which removes the child from state supervision and transfers parental rights to the adoptive parents. Judges, social workers, and adoption attorneys use this form to complete the legal process of terminating dependency and finalizing adoption custody arrangements.