Project Information

Bid Title

TRANSFER HEARINGS IN CALIFORNIA JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS

Issuing Agency

Judical Council of California

Location

California

Published Date

Mar 26, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

No. CFCC-2026-03-AC

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Request for Proposal

TRANSFER HEARINGS IN CALIFORNIA JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS

Important dates

Issued date

March 27, 2026

Deadline

April 21, 2026
03:00 PM

• Status
  Open
• Topic
  Non-Facilities Contracts - Miscellaneous
• Deadline
  April 21, 2026
  03:00 PM
• ID#
  CFCC-2026-03-AC

Description

​​​ The Judicial Council of California (Council), chaired by the Chief Justice of California, is the chief policy making agency of the California judicial system.  The California Constitution directs the Council to improve the administration of justice by surveying judicial business, recommending improvements to the courts, and making recommendations annually to the Governor and the Legislature.  The Council also adopts rules for court administration, practice, and procedure, and performs other functions prescribed by law.  The Judicial Council’s Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) supports programs in court settings that improve practice and services for children, youth, parents, families and other court users.

The Judicial Council of California seeks the services of a qualified entity to develop a bench guide for judges about jurisdictional transfer and physical transfer hearings in California juvenile justice. The successful proposer will demonstrate expertise in juvenile law, judicial education, and curriculum development, and will deliver a resource that is clear, practical, and accessible for judicial officers statewide. The Guide must be accessible in print and digital formats and meet accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Contractor will collaborate with CFCC attorneys, court partners, and subject matter experts throughout the project.

Questions should be directed to solicitations@jud.ca.gov(link sends email) and must be received no later than 3:00 pm, Pacific Time on April 8, 2026.

Proposals must be received by the Judicial Council no later than 3:00 pm, Pacific Time on April 21, 2026.

Attachments

• RFP-CFCC-2026-03-AC Transfer Hearing New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 1 Administrative-Rules New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 2 Judicial Council Standard T & C New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 3 Acceptance-of-Terms-and-Conditions New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 4 General-Certifications-Form New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 5 Bidders-Declaration New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 6 DVBE-Declaration New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment 7 Darfur-Certification New
• CFCC-2026-03-AC Attachment-8-Unruh-and-FEHA-Certification New

Disclaimer

The Judicial Council, as a public entity, prohibits direct contact with any Council personnel during the solicitation process in order to maintain fairness and equality to all proposers.
Proposers are specifically directed NOT to contact any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants for meetings, conferences, or discussions that are related to the solicitation at any time between release of the solicitation and any award and execution of a contract.
Unauthorized contact with any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants may be cause for rejection of the Proposer’s proposal.

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RFP Title: TRANSFER HEARINGS IN CALIFORNIA JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS

RFP Number: CFCC-2026-03-AC

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

REGARDING:

TRANSFER HEARINGS IN CALIFORNIA JUVENILE JUSTICE

PROCEEDINGS

RFP# CFCC-2026-03-AC

PROPOSALS DUE:

April 21, 2026, NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. PACIFIC TIME

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1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.1. The Judicial Council of California (Council), chaired by the Chief Justice of

California, is the chief policy making agency of the California judicial system.

The California Constitution directs the Council to improve the administration of

justice by surveying judicial business, recommending improvements to the courts,

and making recommendations annually to the Governor and the Legislature. The

Council also adopts rules for court administration, practice, and procedure, and

performs other functions prescribed by law. The Judicial Council’s Center for

Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) supports programs in court settings

that improve practice and services for children, youth, parents, families and other

court users.

1.2. Juvenile justice proceedings in California address allegations that youth have

violated criminal laws. Jurisdictional transfer and physical transfer hearings are

critical in these proceedings, determining whether, in certain cases, the youth’s

case should be transferred to adult criminal court and if the youth will be housed

in a juvenile or adult facility. Judges presiding over these hearings must navigate

complex statutory requirements, constitutional protections, and evolving case law

to ensure fair and lawful outcomes.

1.3 This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks an entity with expertise in juvenile law

and judicial education to develop a comprehensive bench guide for judges

(“Guide”). The Guide will focus on jurisdictional transfer and physical transfer

hearings in California juvenile justice cases, providing practical checklists,

summaries of applicable law, and sample scripts to support judicial decision-

making and promote uniformity and fairness statewide.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES

2.1 Introduction

The Judicial Council of California seeks the services of a qualified entity to develop a

bench guide for judges about jurisdictional transfer and physical transfer hearings in

California juvenile justice. The successful proposer will demonstrate expertise in

juvenile law, judicial education, and curriculum development, and will deliver a

resource that is clear, practical, and accessible for judicial officers statewide. The

Guide must be accessible in print and digital formats and meet accessibility standards

under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Contractor will collaborate

with CFCC attorneys, court partners, and subject matter experts throughout the

project.

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2.2 General Scope of Services Requirements

The Guide must be designed for use by judges presiding over juvenile justice matters,

with a focus on transfer hearings.

• The Guide should include:

o Procedural checklists for jurisdictional transfer hearings.

o Summaries of applicable statutes, rules, and case law, including Welfare

and Institutions Code sections relevant to juvenile justice transfer

hearings.

o Sample scripts for judicial officers to use during hearings.

o Guidance on evidentiary issues, rights advisements, and findings/orders.

o References to relevant Judicial Council forms and local rules.

• The content must be current, reflecting recent legislative changes, appellate

decisions, and best practices in juvenile justice.

• The Guide should be formatted for ease of use in court, including tables of

contents, quick-reference sections, and hyperlinks or cross-references where

appropriate.

2.3. Tasks and Deliverables

The Judicial Council anticipates the following major tasks and deliverables. Without

changing the Deliverables, the Contractor may propose refinements to the tasks as

necessary.

2.3.1 Task 1 – Project Initiation and Needs Assessment

• Meet with Judicial Council staff to assess scope, needs, identify gaps, and

define objectives for the Guide.

• Contractors shall meet with Judicial Council staff, including CFCC attorneys,

to obtain input on:

• needs and gaps in existing materials;

• desired objectives and outcomes;

• audience needs and accessibility considerations;

• key issues identified by courts and practitioners statewide.

• Deliverable 1 - Contractor shall provide a summary of this meeting which

includes the Contractor’s understanding of the items above and action items.

Estimated Due Date: [June 1, 2026]

2.3.2 Task 2 – Drafting and Review

• Contractor shall design and develop a detailed outline that includes:

• major sections and subsections of the Guide;

• key legal authorities and citations;

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• proposed practical tools (e.g., timelines, checklists);

• proposed case examples and hypothetical scenarios;

• identification of any areas requiring deeper research or expert review.

• Deliverable 2 - Complete draft of the Guide for review and comment.

Estimated Due Date: [August 30, 2026]

2.3.3 Task 3 – Finalization of Full Draft

• Contractor shall prepare a complete draft of the Guide that incorporates all

content and feedback provide by JBE for Deliverable 2. This draft must

include narrative explanations, charts, checklists, sample language, and other

practical guidance tools. The Guide must be ADA-compliant and ready for

publication in both print and digital formats. Contractor shall provide the

Judicial Council with all final files and editable source files.

• Deliverable 3 - Final Guide ready for dissemination.

Estimated Due Date: [November 30, 2026]

2.3.4 Optional Tasks

• At the Judicial Council’s discretion, Contractor may also be asked to develop

and present a one-day training for attorneys and/or bench officers using

content from the Guide. If exercised, Contractor shall:

• prepare a training agenda and slides;

• develop sample exercises or hypotheticals;

• deliver the training either in person or virtually (which may be recorded for

archival use); and

• provide post-training materials and evaluation summaries.

• Deliverable 4 (Optional): Presentation of the Guide at a designated event or

training session.

Due Date: [December 31, 2026, if applicable]

3.0 TIMELINE FOR THIS RFP

The Judicial Council has developed the following list of key events related to this RFP.

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the JBE.

EVENT

RFP issued

Deadline for questions

Solicitations@jud.ca.gov

Questions and answers posted (estimate only)

https://courts.ca.gov/policy-

administration/bidders-solicitations

DATE

March 27, 2026

April 8, 2026,

no later than 3:00 PM (PT)

April 14, 2026

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EVENT

DATE

Latest date and time proposal may be

submitted

Solicitations@jud.ca.gov

Evaluation of proposals (estimate only)

Notice of Intent to Award (estimate only)

Deadline to Submit Award Protest (JCC must receive

award protest within 5 days of Notice of Intent to Award)

Contract start date (estimate only)

Contract end date (estimate only)

April 21, 2026,

no later than 3:00 PM (PT)

April 27 – April 30, 2026

May 1, 2026

May 11, 2026

December 31, 2026

4.0 RFP ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are included as part of this RFP:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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