California § 1700. 1700. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 25, Sec. 54.)

California Statutes

§ 1700. — 1700. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 25, Sec. 54.)

California § 1700.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC

Div. 2.5.DIVISION 2.5. YOUTHS

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. The Youth Authority

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions

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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 1700. (2026).

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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.

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