California legal term
Subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court” 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 “Subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court” mean in California criminal law?
“Subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court” means a person alleged or found to be subject to Section 601, 602, 607, or 875. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 208.55)
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