Earlier editions: 2020-112018-11
DIVISION 2.5. YOUTHS 1700-2202›CHAPTER 1. The Youth Authority 1700-1915›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions 1700-1705
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California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
The purpose of this chapter is to protect society from the consequences of criminal activity and to that purpose community restoration, victim restoration, and offender training and treatment shall be substituted for retributive punishment and shall be directed toward the rehabilitation of young persons who have committed public offenses.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 25, Sec. 54. (SB 94) Effective June 27, 2019.)
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