Cal. R. 5.768

As amended through September 20, 2024
Rule 5.768 - Report of probation officer
(a)Contents of report (§ 707)

The probation officer must prepare and submit to the court a report on the behavioral patterns and social history of the youth being considered. The report must include information relevant to the determination of whether the youth should be retained under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court or transferred to the jurisdiction of the criminal court, including information regarding all of the criteria in section 707(a)(3). The report must also include any written or oral statement offered by the victim pursuant to section 656.2.

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2023; previously amended effective January 1, 2007, and previously amended effective May 22, 2017.)

(b) Recommendation of probation officer (§§ 281, 707)

If the court, under section 281, orders the probation officer to include a recommendation, the probation officer must make a recommendation to the court as to whether the youth should be retained under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court or transferred to the jurisdiction of the criminal court.

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2023; previously amended effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective May 22, 2017.)

(c) Copies furnished

The probation officer's report on the behavioral patterns and social history of the youth must be furnished to the youth, the parent or guardian, and all counsel at least two court days before commencement of the hearing on the motion. A continuance of at least 24 hours must be granted on the request of any party who has not been furnished the probation officer's report in accordance with this rule.

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2023; previously amended effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective May 22, 2017.)

Cal. R. Ct. 5.768

Rule 5.768 amended effective 1/1/2023; amended effective 5/22/2017; adopted as rule 1481 effective 1/1/1991; amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2007.