Rule 5.500.Division title

Division 3. Juvenile Rules · Chapter 1. Preliminary Provisions--Title and Definitions · Adopted 2007 · no amendments on record · Last verified September 10, 2026

In one sentenceRule 5.500 names Division 3 of Title 5 the Juvenile Rules.

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The rules in this division may be referred to as the Juvenile Rules.

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Plain-English Summary

The shortest rule in the division, and the counterpart to rule 5.1 for the title as a whole and rule 5.2(a) for the Family Rules. The rules in this division may be referred to as the Juvenile Rules.

The label matters because Title 5 covers two quite different bodies of practice under one roof — family law in Division 1 and juvenile dependency and delinquency in Division 3 — and the naming rules let each be cited without ambiguity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Juvenile Rules?

Division 3 of Title 5 of the California Rules of Court, governing juvenile dependency and delinquency proceedings. Rule 5.500 assigns the name.

Are the Juvenile Rules the same as the Family Rules?

No. The Family Rules are Division 1 of the same title, named by rule 5.2(a). Rule 5.501 sets out which proceedings the Juvenile Rules apply to.

Amendment History

Rule 5.500 adopted effective January 1, 2007.

Source & verification. Rule text is reproduced verbatim from the Judicial Council of California. Adopted by the Judicial Council of California. Last verified September 10, 2026. · Official source

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