Rule 5.764. Prima facie hearings
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.764
Current text effective January 1, 2007.
#(a) Hearing for further evidence; prima facie case (§ 637)
If the court orders the child detained, and the child or the child's attorney requests that evidence of the prima facie case be presented, the court must set a prima facie hearing for a time within three court days to consider evidence of the prima facie case.
#(b) Continuance (§ 637)
If the court determines that a prima facie hearing cannot be held within three court days because of the unavailability of a witness, a reasonable continuance not to exceed five court days may be granted. If at the hearing petitioner fails to establish the prima facie case, the child must be released from custody.
#History
Rule 5.764 adopted effective January 1, 2007.
What this rule requires
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If the court determines that a prima facie hearing cannot be held within three court days because of the unavailability of a witness, a reasonable continuance not to exceed five court days may be granted.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.