How to Fill Out Form FL-341(B)

Form FL-341(B) at a glance

What it is: FL-341(B) is the Child Abduction Prevention Order Attachment to Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Order Attachment (form FL-341).

Who signs: Date: JUDICIAL OFFICER

A filled-in Form FL-341(B) example: a parent asks to stop a move out of the county

Form FL-341(B) example filled out, example: a parent asks to stop a move out of the county
Jane Sample, a parent, attaches form FL-341(B) to a custody order. The court finds a past violation, so items 4 and 12 bar moving and allow enforcement. The picture shows the filled form, and none of its entries is real.

How to fill out Form FL-341(B), box by box

Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment

Form FL-341(B) example filled out, child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment

Child Abduction Prevention Order Attachment to Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Order Attachment (form FL-341), Custody Order-Juvenile-Final Judgment (form JV-200) or Other (specify).

1. The court finds there is a risk

Form FL-341(B) example filled out, 1. The court finds there is a risk

The court finds there is a risk that the party (specify name of party) will take the child without permission because that party (check all that apply):

a. has violated-or threatened to violate-a custody or visitation (parenting time) order in the past.

b. does not have strong ties to California.

c. has done things that make it easy for him or her to take the children away without any permission, such as (check all that apply):

quit a job, sold his or her home, closed a bank account, ended a lease, sold or gotten rid of assets, hidden or destroyed documents, applied for a passport, birth certificate, or school or medical records, or Other (specify).

d. has a history of (check all that apply): domestic violence, child abuse, not cooperating with the other parent or party in parenting.

e. has a criminal record.

f. has family or emotional ties to another county, state, or foreign country.

(NOTE: If item "f" is checked, at least one other factor must be checked, too.)

Supervised visitation, bond, locations, travel, register this order and passport

Form FL-341(B) example filled out, supervised visitation, bond, locations, travel, register this order and passport

2. Supervised visitation (parenting time). The terms are (check one): as specified on attached form FL-341(A) as follows

3. The party in item 1 must post a bond for $ . The terms of the bond are (specify):

4. The party in item 1 must not move from the following locations with the children without permission in writing from the other parent or party or a court order:

Current residence, Current school district (specify), This county, Other (specify).

5. The party in item 1 must not travel with the children out of (check all that apply): this county, the United States, California, Other (specify).

6. The party in item 1 must register this order in the state of (specify) before the children can travel to that state for visits.

7. The party in item 1 must not apply for a passport or any other vital document, such as a visa or birth certificate, that can be used for travel.

Enforcing the order and the Judicial Officer

Form FL-341(B) example filled out, enforcing the order and the Judicial Officer

8. The party in item 1 must turn in all the children's passports and other vital documents in the party's possession or control as specified below (List the documents that must be turned in. Include the details for turning in the documents to the court, one of the attorneys, the other party, or another person):

9. The party in item 1 must give the other parent or party the following before traveling with the children:

The children's travel itinerary, Copies of round-trip airline tickets, Addresses and telephone numbers where the children can be reached at all times, An open airline ticket for the other parent in case the children are not returned, Other (specify):

10. The party in item 1 must notify the embassy or consulate of (specify country): about this order and provide the court with proof of that notification within (specify number): days.

11. The party in item 1 must get a custody and visitation (parenting time) order equivalent to the most recent U.S. order before the children may travel to that country for visits. The court recognizes that foreign orders may be changed or enforced according to the laws of that country.

12. Enforcing the order. The court authorizes any law enforcement officer to enforce this order. In this county, contact the Child Abduction Unit of the Office of the District Attorney at (phone number and address):

Date: JUDICIAL OFFICER

More rules for Form FL-341(B)

NOTICE TO AUTHORITIES IN OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES This court has jurisdiction to make child custody orders under California's Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (Fam. Code, § 3400 et seq.) and the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (22 U.S.C. § 9001 et seq.). If jurisdiction is based on other factors, they are listed above in item 13.

14. This order is valid in other states and in any country that has signed the Hague Convention on Child Abduction.

Sources

[1] Form FL-341(B) (Rev. July 1, 2025), Child Abduction Prevention Order Attachment, Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).

California Form Fl 341 B PDF Details

The California FL-341(B) form is an official court document used to protect children from abduction in custody cases. A California court issues this order when it finds a credible risk that one parent or another party may take a child without legal permission. The form attaches to existing court orders, such as the Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment (form FL-341) and the Custody Order-Juvenile-Final Judgment (form JV-200).

Courts look at several risk factors before issuing this prevention order. These factors include previous violations of custody agreements, a parent having weak ties to California, a history of taking children across state or international borders, and concerns about domestic violence or child abuse. The court reviews the specific case and determines which measures are necessary to keep the child safe.

Once a court issues the FL-341(B) order, it sets out specific legal requirements for the party deemed to be a flight risk. These requirements may include supervised visitation only, posting a financial bond with the court, surrendering passports and other travel documents, and providing advance written notice of all travel plans. The order can also restrict travel beyond certain areas of California or the United States.

The form provides important legal protection for parents who are concerned about child abduction. Under the order, the other parent receives a copy of travel arrangements before any trip. The court can also register the order in other states under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). This registration allows law enforcement in other states to enforce the California court order if needed.

For international travel, the FL-341(B) form references the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This international treaty helps parents recover children taken across national borders. Courts use the form's provisions to prevent such situations before they occur, rather than pursuing legal action after a child has been removed from California.

Parents who need this form should work with a family law attorney to understand which provisions apply to their case. The form requires specific documentation, including court case numbers, party names, and details about existing custody orders. Once the court approves the FL-341(B), both parents receive a copy. Law enforcement can use the order to prevent unauthorized travel with the child. Reviewing the form carefully and following all required steps helps ensure the order is enforceable.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameCalifornia Form Fl 341 B
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields74
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesfl 341b, fl341b, child prevention order, ca fl 341b