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San Joaquin — Petition, Acceptance & Order for Guardian Ad Litem
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- 2026-09-26
- Last updated
- 2026-09-27
- Jurisdiction
- San Joaquin County
San Joaquin — Petition, Acceptance & Order for Guardian Ad Litem (PDF)¶
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION
STOCKTON BRANCH LODI BRANCH □ □
180 E. Weber Ave., Ste. 240 315 W. Elm St.
Stockton, CA 95202 Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 992-5701 (209) 992-5522
_______________________________________ Case No. ____________________ A minor by an through his/her guardian ad litem PETITION OF MINOR PLAINTIFF/ DEFENDANT FOR APPOINTMENT OF __________________________________________ GUARDIAN AD LITEM: ACCEPTANCE Plaintiff AND ORDER
VS
Defendant I am a minor under the age of fourteen years and a party in the above referenced small□ claims case. I am ________ years old. I am a minor over the age of fourteen years and a party in the above referenced small claims□ Case. I am ________ years old.
I request that _____________________________ who is my __________________________ (mother, father, other, friend) and a qualified and proper person, be appointed guardian ad litem in my behalf.
Dated: __________________ ___________________________________ Minor plaintiff/defendant must sign if at least 14 years of age, otherwise a relative or friend.
I am at least 18 years of age and I consent to the appointment of myself as guardian ad litem.
Dated: ________________ __________________________________ Guardian Ad Litem Designate
ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that _______________________________ is hereby appointed guardian ad litem for the above named minor.
Dated: ___________________ __________________________________ Judicial Officer of the Superior Court Small Claims – Petition, Acceptance & Order for Guardian Ad Litem
Adopted for Mandatory use Sup. Ct. 458 (Revised 10/2019)