The California Notice of Hearing on Placement in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program is a legal document that is issued by a court or other authorized agency in the state of California. This document is used when a court or agency has determined that a minor child needs to be placed in a short-term residential therapeutic program. The document outlines the details of the program, the rights of the minor, and the process for the hearing. There are two types of California Notice of Hearing on Placement in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program: 1) Voluntary Placement and 2) Involuntary Placement. In the case of Voluntary Placement, the parents or guardians of the minor have agreed to the placement and have signed a consent form. In the case of Involuntary Placement, the court or agency has determined that the minor needs to be placed in the program and has issued an order of commitment. The Notice of Hearing on Placement in Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program outlines the rights of the minor, the process for the hearing, the type of evidence that may be presented, and the decision-making process. It also outlines the timelines for the hearing, the location of the hearing, and the rights of the minor to legal representation.