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California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 729

WIC § 729 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 2 · Art. 18
If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 602 by reason of the commission of a battery on school property as described in Penal Code Section 243.5, and the court does not remove the minor from the physical custody of the parent or guardian, the court as a condition of probation, except in any case in which the court makes a finding and states on the record its reasons that the condition would be inappropriate, may require the minor to make restitution to the victim of the battery. If restitution is found to be inappropriate, the court, except in any case in which the court makes a finding and states on the record its reasons that the condition would be inappropriate, may require the minor to perform specified community service. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a juvenile court to provide conditions of probation.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 575, Sec. 3. (AB 1376) Effective January 1, 2026.

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