California Statutes
§ 281.5. — 281.5. (Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 236.)
California § 281.5.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code WICWelfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. CHILDREN
Part 1.PART 1. DELINQUENTS AND WARDS OF THE JUVENILE COURT
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Juvenile Court Law
Art. 5.ARTICLE 5. Probation Officers
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Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC Code § 281.5. (2026).
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If a probation officer determines to recommend to the court that a minor alleged to come within Section 300, 601, or 602, or adjudged to come within Section 300, 601, or 602 should be removed from the physical custody of his parent or guardian, the probation officer shall give primary consideration to recommending to the court that the minor be placed with a relative of the minor, if such placement is in the best interests of the minor and will be conducive to reunification of the family.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 236.
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