Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16545 · Chapter 5.5. Child Welfare Leadership and Performance Accountability
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16545
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
By April 1, 2008, the Judicial Council shall adopt, through rules of court, performance measures designed to complement and promote those measures specified in Section 16544 so that courts are able to measure their performance and track their own progress in improving safety, permanency, timeliness, and well-being of children and to inform decisions about the allocation of court resources. In adopting performance measures, the Judicial Council shall consult with the council and the secretary. The performance measures shall be based on data that is available from current or planned data collection processes and to the greatest extent possible, shall ensure uniformity of data reporting.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 130, Sec. 254. Effective January 1, 2008.
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