California legal term
At risk of entering foster care in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “At risk of entering foster care” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “At risk of entering foster care” mean in California criminal law?
“At risk of entering foster care” means that conditions within a minor’s family may necessitate their entry into foster care unless those conditions are resolved. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 727.4)
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