California legal term
Juvenile justice proceeding in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Juvenile justice proceeding” 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 justice proceeding” mean in California criminal law?
“Juvenile justice proceeding” means a conference, hearing, or proceeding pursuant to Section 601 or 602. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 679.5)
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