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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 5§ 270 Chief Probation Officer Appointment

§ 270 Chief Probation Officer Appointment

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 270 Chief Probation Officer Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The main probation officer is chosen and paid based on rules in another part of the law.
  • •This rule was updated in 2017.

Example

Imagine your school principal is hired and paid based on rules from the school district.

Just like the principal follows district rules, the main probation officer follows rules from another part of the law for their job and pay.

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

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§ 270 Chief Probation Officer Appointment

The chief probation officer shall be appointed and compensation for the position shall be determined as provided in Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 27770) of Part 3 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 17, Sec. 57. (AB 103) Effective June 27, 2017.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

probationeffective junecompensationposition

Related Statutes

  • § 275 County Probation Payment Records
  • § 11401.1 Voluntary Foster Care Payments
  • § 255 Juvenile Hearing Officer Appointment
  • § 271 Juvenile Hall Employee Appointments
  • § 274 Probation Officer Bond Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 270.
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