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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 27Ch. 2Art. 5§ 48265 Minor Custody And Delivery

§ 48265 Minor Custody And Delivery

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§ 48265 Minor Custody And Delivery

Key Takeaways

  • •If a kid is taken into custody for skipping school, they must be taken to their parent, guardian, or back to school.
  • •The kid can also be taken to a youth center or counselor for help before going home or back to school.
  • •If the kid is a habitual truant (skips school a lot), they must be taken to a probation officer.

Example

A 12-year-old is caught skipping school and is taken into custody by a police officer.

The officer must take the kid to their parents, back to school, or to a counselor for help. If the kid has skipped school many times before, the officer must take them to a probation officer instead.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 48265 Minor Custody And Delivery

Any person arresting or assuming temporary custody of a minor pursuant to Section 48264 shall forthwith deliver the minor either to the parent, guardian, or other person having control, or charge of the minor, or to the school from which the minor is absent, or to a nonsecure youth service or community center designated by the school or district for counseling prior to returning such minor to his home or school, or to a school counselor or pupil services and attendance officer located at a police station for the purpose of obtaining immediate counseling from the counselor or officer prior to returning or being returned to his home or school, or, if the minor is found to have been declared an habitual truant, he shall cause the minor to be brought before the probation officer of the county having jurisdiction over minors. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 36.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

probationschoolcustodyarrestcommunityattendancejurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 48264 Truancy Enforcement Authority
  • § 48260.6 Truancy Notification Requirements
  • § 1330 School Employer Unemployment Appeals
  • § 41203.5 School Funding Supplemental Appropriation
  • § 41207.41 School Funding Obligation Repayment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 48265.
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