California legal term
local juvenile facility in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “local 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 “local juvenile facility” mean in California criminal law?
“local juvenile facility” means any city, county, or regional facility used for the confinement of juveniles for more than 24 hours. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 220)
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