Miscellaneous Terminology

Home on Trial: A minor who is "home on trial" is still a JPD child. The duration of period on trial is indefinite depending on circumstances. This is NOT considered a Final Stop.

In Custody: Minor not in placement, but still under the responsibility of JPD and resides at Juvenile Hall.

Run Away: Minor in Run Away status.

Failing a Program: Minor's situation did not improve with attempted JPD program.

Incarcerated: Minor at the Ranch, in Juvenile Hall or CDCR/DJJ.

RH/FH/PIP: A minor may receive this order and therefore be pending placement in a Relative Home/Foster Home/Private Institutional Placement.

SOC 158A codes most frequently used by JPD

Line F2 Placement Change Reason

Code	Category and Definition
09	Minor ran away from placement
14	Incarcerated: MInor has been committed to Juvenile Hall; a county operated camp, ranch or school or the CYA
18	Minor returned Home for Trial Visit: Minor has been returned home and AFDC-FC payment has been discontinued.
20	Other - change

Line F4 Placement Episode Termination Reason

Code	Category and Definition
05	Minor ran away from placement
14	Reunification with Parent/Guardian (court)
17	Incarceration: MInor has been committed to juvenile hall; a county operated camp, ranch or school; or CYA

Related Topics

Juvenile Probation Department (JPD)

Communication to Foster Care Eligibility with SOC

Communication to Foster Care Eligibility with a Medi-Cal Packet