Cruelty (§ 300 (i))

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 31, 2026

This form documents allegations that a child has been emotionally or physically harmed through deliberate acts of cruelty by a parent or caregiver, which is grounds for dependency court intervention. Child protective services, social workers, and attorneys use this form to initiate or support child welfare proceedings to protect children from abuse.