California legal term
Placement with a fit and willing relative in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Placement with a fit and willing relative” 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 “Placement with a fit and willing relative” mean in California criminal law?
“Placement with a fit and willing relative” means placing the minor with an appropriate approved relative who is willing to provide a permanent and stable home for the minor, but is unable or unwilling to become the legal guardian. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 727.3)
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