California legal term
child case file in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “child case file” 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 “child case file” mean in California criminal law?
“child case file” means information including the juvenile case file retained by the juvenile court and the child welfare agency files or records retained by the county. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 827.15)
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