Welf. & Inst. Code, § 311 · Article 7. Dependent Children—Temporary Custody and Detention
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 311
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If the probation officer determines that the minor shall be retained in custody, he or she shall immediately file a petition pursuant to Section 332 with the clerk of the juvenile court who shall set the matter for hearing on the detention hearing calendar.
(b) In the hearing, the child, parents, or guardians have a privilege against self-incrimination and have a right to confrontation by, and cross-examination of, any person examined by the court as provided in Section 319.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 416, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.
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