California legal term
Juvenile facility in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Juvenile facility” 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 “Juvenile facility” mean in California criminal law?
“Juvenile facility” includes any of the following: (A) A juvenile hall, as described in Section 850. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 208.3)
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