Citation Regarding Petition to Declare Child Free for Freedom from Parental Custody and Control

Santa Barbara Superior Court · Local Forms

Verified current as of September 10, 2026

Court-issued citation notifying a parent (or anyone claiming to be the child's parent) that a petition has been filed to end their parental rights so the child can be adopted, and informing them of their right to appear, contest, and have court-appointed counsel.