California legal term
most appropriate sentence in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “most appropriate sentence” 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 “most appropriate sentence” mean in California criminal law?
“most appropriate sentence” means any disposition available to the juvenile court. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 503)
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