California legal term
juvenile proceeding in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “juvenile 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 proceeding” mean in California criminal law?
“juvenile proceeding” means a proceeding brought pursuant to Section 602 or 707 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 190.2)
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