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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2.5Ch. 1Art. 1§ 1703 Juvenile Justice Definitions

§ 1703 Juvenile Justice Definitions

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§ 1703 Juvenile Justice Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This section explains special words used in this part of the law.
  • •It says what 'public offenses' and 'court' mean.
  • •It talks about the 'Youth Authority' and who they are.
  • •It mentions a 'board' that deals with juvenile parole matters.

Example

A teenager gets in trouble with the law.

The words in this law help explain who will handle the teenager's case. The 'Youth Authority' is like the group in charge of young people who break the law, and the 'board' is the group that decides if they can get out early.

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

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§ 1703 Juvenile Justice Definitions

As used in this chapter the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Public offenses” means public offenses as that term is defined in the Penal Code. (b) “Court” includes any official authorized to impose sentence for a public offense. (c) “Youth Authority,” “Authority,” “authority,” or “division” means the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities. (d) “Board” or “board” means the Board of Parole Hearings, until January 1, 2007, at which time “board” shall refer to the body created to hear juvenile parole matters under the jurisdiction of the Director of the Division of Juvenile Justice in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (e) The masculine pronoun includes the feminine. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 337, Sec. 33. (SB 823) Effective September 30, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

youth authoritysentencepublic offensesalso includescrimeparolehearingfine

Related Statutes

  • § 1732.6 Minor Sentencing To Youth Authority
  • § 1732.8 Youth To Adult Prison Transfer
  • § 1768.8 Youth Authority Inmate Assault Penalties
  • § 1753.3 Youth Authority Ward Transfers
  • § 1764 Youth Authority Public Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 1703.
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