Kern — KRN SUP CRT FL-2326

Source: https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/kcsc-order-petition-parental-custody-and-control-krn-sup-crt-fl-2326-rev-011023.pdf

KRN SUP CRT FL-2326

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name & Address): FOR COURT USE ONLY

TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO. (Optional): E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): BAR NO.: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF KERN

MATTER OF:

:
ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR CASE NUMBER:
FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY
AND CONTROL

1. This Court heard the petition of

   for an order declaring

   Name(s) of Children Date of Birth

(“the minor(s)”) free from the parental custody and control of

(name of parent(s) whose rights are being terminated):

on (date).

2. This Court has examined petitioner(s), the minor child(ren) and other witnesses as necessary, and has considered the verified petition and other evidence, if offered, and finds:

A. Notice of the hearing on the petition was given as required by law.

Matter of: Case No.

B. The petitioner(s) named above being present in Court, and parent(s) named above having
appeared
failed to appear
and evidence both oral and documentary being offered and received, the investigative report of the
Family Court Services Department having been filed herein, admitted into evidence, and
considered by the Court,
C. The Court finds that the best interests of the minor children does not require their testimony or the
appointment of minor’s counsel.
D. The Court adopts the findings of the investigative report and finds by clear and convincing evidence
that the parent(s) abandoned the minor child(ren) within the meaning of Family Code section 7822
and it is in the best interest of the child(ren) to be declared free from the custody and control of their
parent(s).

3. The Indian child inquiry was made, is sufficient, and the court finds that the Indian Child Welfare
Act does not apply.
The child is an Indian child and the court finds:
a. by clear and convincing evidence that active efforts were made to provide remedial
services and rehabilitative programs designed to prevent the breakup of the Indian
family and that these efforts have proved unsuccessful; and
b. beyond a reasonable doubt that the continued custody of the child by the parent is
likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child.

4. The Court orders the petition granted and declares the child(ren) named in Section 1 above free
from the custody and control of

(names of parents), whose rights are being terminated).

5. Other orders: As attached Not applicable

6. Fees:

The Petitioner is ordered to pay the investigation fee in the amount of $ pursuant to
Family Code Section 7851.5, directly to the Revenue and Recovery Division of the Kern County
Superior Court at 5555 California Avenue #100, Bakersfield, Cal 93309.

7. Court appointed counsel is relieved from appointment upon entry of this order.

Date:

Judge
Superior Court of California, County of Kern

Approved for Optional Use Form ORDER ON PETITION FOR FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL Superior Court of California, KRN SUP CRT FL-2326 Page 2 County of Kern (Revised 1/10/2023)