Juvenile Dependency—Cost of Appointed Counsel: Repayment Recommendation/Response/Order

Judicial Council of California · Juvenile

Verified current as of July 31, 2026

This form is used to request, respond to, or order repayment of the cost of a court-appointed lawyer in a child dependency case. Parents or guardians, social workers, and judges use it to determine whether someone should have to pay back the state for legal fees they couldn't afford to pay upfront.